SAMANTHA BRAVE
Cicero,IL
Summary
Reliable and punctual employee who successfully handles fast-paced work. Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong communication and comprehension abilities. Complex problem-solving, cash handling, schedule coordination, relationship building.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Care Assistant
Grand Avenue Preschool
La Grange Highlands, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Established clear rules and guidelines for acceptable behavior among participants.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, student behavior, and other relevant information.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Engaged students in conversations about their day while providing emotional support when needed.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Lead Teacher's Assistant
Creative World Montessori School
La Grange, IL
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
- Provided diverse materials and resources for children to explore new concepts and learn problem-solving
- Kept accurate student records detailing attendance, progress and challenges
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
- Modeled behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect and enforce proper boundaries
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Family Nanny
Nanny
Oak Park, IL
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Took initiative in researching new ways to engage the children through educational activities outside of the home setting.
- Offered age-based development activates to foster child enrichment.
- Helped children with homework and school assignments, fostering education and development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents by working alongside to care for children.
- Took on variety of roles, working flexible hours to meet fluctuating needs of family.
- Helped developed and monitored family schedule.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to report concerns to parent
Membership Services/ Registration
Berwyn Pav YMCA
Berwyn, IL
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Worked with customer service leaders and managers to help meet customer needs
- Provided information to customers on products or services
- Processed Membership paperwork and updated accounts with new payments.
- Worked with associates to adapt to new operating programs.
- Maintained accurate register totals by carefully counting and securing cash.
Daycare Teacher
Berwyn Pav YMCA
Berwyn, IL
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Encouraged self-esteem, independence, and respect through positive
- Coordinated interactive activities to meet children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs
- Developed emergency response plans and posted all necessary safety and evacuation information
- Cultivated welcoming learning environments rooted in exploring new concepts and building developmentally appropriate skills
- Monitored children's progress and challenges and discussed with parents and caregiver to foster open communication
- Assisted children with task and activity completion, while allowing them to navigate challenges independently first
- Supervised children during all activities to maintain safety and wellbeing
- Established clear expectations for behavior and redirected problematic actions with positive reinforcement or established discipline protocols
- Helped children explore new ideas and concepts through hands-on learning.
Education
Triton College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Work Task Prioritization
- Customer Relations
- Cooperative Attitude
- Cashier Abilities
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Before and After School Care Assistant
Grand Avenue Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher's Assistant
Creative World Montessori School
08.2022 - 02.2023
Family Nanny
Nanny
01.2018 - 08.2022
Membership Services/ Registration
Berwyn Pav YMCA
09.2015 - 12.2018
Daycare Teacher
Berwyn Pav YMCA
06.2015 - 12.2018
Triton College
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