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Sara McDowell

Sikeston,MO

Summary

Professional caregiver with strong experience in providing nurturing and educational environments for children. Demonstrates high standards in maintaining safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate setting. Skilled in fostering positive relationships, effective communication, and adapting to needs of children and families. Known for reliability, teamwork, and achieving positive outcomes through flexible and responsive care strategies. Diligent Desired Position with solid background in providing nurturing and educational environments for young children. Successfully created engaging daily activities and maintained safe, clean, and stimulating setting. Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. Experienced with creating safe and nurturing environments conducive to child development. Utilizes strong planning skills to design engaging activities. Track record of fostering positive relationships with both children and parents. Successful Home Daycare Provider with proven skills in caring for children as young as Number. Maintains safe, welcoming environment to encourage children's health development. Offers opportunities to play, learn and explore every day.

Work History

Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities to promote cognitive development.
  • Managed daily schedules, ensuring timely meals, naps, and educational sessions.
  • Maintained a safe and organized environment promoting children's physical and emotional well-being.
  • Established effective communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
  • Monitored developmental milestones to identify areas for improvement or additional support.
  • 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.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Treated basic first aid needs such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts.
  • Implemented conflict resolution techniques promoting peaceable resolutions among peers during disagreements.
  • Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
  • 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.
  • Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
  • Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
  • 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.
  • Delivered effective potty training strategies tailored to each child''s readiness level leading to successful outcomes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
  • Assisted children patiently through many different scenarios and modeled positive behaviors.
  • Implemented individualized care plans for each child based on their unique needs and developmental milestones achieved.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Facilitated social development by encouraging positive interactions between children during group activities.
  • Documented children's' daily activities for parents and discussed trends to identify any necessary interventions.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • 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.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.

Education

High School Diploma -

Portageville High
Portageville, MO
05.2014

Timeline

Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed

High School Diploma -

Portageville High
Sara McDowell