Sara Thomas
Severance,CO
Summary
Dedicated Home Daycare Provider with a strong background in child development and curriculum planning. Excelled in creating a nurturing environment at Self, enhancing children's cognitive and emotional growth. Skilled in effective communication and CPR, ensuring safety and fostering strong relationships with parents. Achieved notable improvements in children's social skills and literacy through innovative lesson plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Daycare Provider
Self
Severance, CO
01.2010 - Current
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Treated basic first aid needs such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques promoting peaceable resolutions among peers during
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Offered early language exposure through story time sessions fostering literacy skills.
- Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
- Managed daily operations of the home daycare, including scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
- Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
- Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
- Crafted nutritious meals and kept lots of fresh fruit and vegetables on hand to prevent unhealthy snacking.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on their child''s progress.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children, conducting regular safety checks and maintaining cleanliness.
- Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
- Changed diapers of very young children and assisted older kids with bathroom requirements.
- Kept children safe and secure in different environments with diligent monitoring and effective management strategies.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
- Implemented individualized care plans for each child based on their unique needs and developmental milestones achieved.
- Facilitated social development by encouraging positive interactions between children during group activities.
- Adapted lesson plans according to diverse learning styles catering to individual abilities while maintaining engagement and focus.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Improved overall well-being of children by incorporating physical activity into daily routines.
- Provided consistent emotional support through active listening, empathy, and encouragement during challenging situations or transitions.
- Monitored nap times ensuring adequate rest periods which supported optimal growth and development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Assisted children patiently through many different scenarios and modeled positive behaviors.
Education
N/A - General Studies
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILDiploma - N/A
Waubonsie Valley High School
Aurora, IL01.1998
Skills
- Health and safety
- Child development
- Curriculum planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Caring and responsible
- Punctual and reliable
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Child safety
- CPR certified
Timeline
Home Daycare Provider
Self
01.2010 - Current
N/A - General Studies
College of DuPage
Diploma - N/A
Waubonsie Valley High School