Samantha Mcphedran
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Dedicated Adult provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Childcare Teacher
Spokane Child Development Center
09.2010 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Childcare Assistant
Best Red School House
06.2001 - 06.2010
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Citizens High School
188 College Drive Orange Park FL 32065-60892002
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Foundational Knowledge
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Behavior Modeling
- Safety Rules
- Classroom Observation
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Support Emotional Needs
- Arts and Crafts
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
Certification
- STARS Training - 20 hours basic STARS (2004) then 10+ hours every year after that to this current year
- CDA Certificate and Renewed
- First Aid Card
- Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Lead Childcare Teacher
Spokane Child Development Center
09.2010 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Best Red School House
06.2001 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Citizens High School
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