Sara West
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Care Provider
Self Employed
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
- Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- 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.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Office Manager/ Receptionist
Best Windows And Doors
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Answered phones and scheduled appointments for sales team.
Childcare Worker
Just Like Nannies
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading and crafts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lee Davis High School
Mechanicsville, VA06.2007
Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Activities Planning
- Social Development
Timeline
Day Care Provider
Self Employed
02.2023 - 10.2023
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
06.2012 - 06.2017
Office Manager/ Receptionist
Best Windows And Doors
08.2009 - 12.2011
Childcare Worker
Just Like Nannies
09.2006 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Lee Davis High School
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