Shanicey Elwick

Responsible for the care, guidance, education, safety, well-being, entertainment, activities, and positive reinforcement of children ages newborn and up. Also prepared and served meals and snacks.

• Elevated the quality of care provided by consistently monitoring teacher-child interactions using established observation tools and protocols.
• Built partnerships with local schools to facilitate seamless transitions for children entering kindergarten or other educational programs.
• Ensured compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements by implementing effective policies and procedures.
• Streamlined administrative tasks such as enrollment paperwork, attendance tracking, and budget management to increase efficiency within the center.
• Increased parent satisfaction and involvement by maintaining regular communication through newsletters, emails, and conferences.
• Developed strategies for continuous program improvement by analyzing data, reviewing parent feedback, and refining practices based on current research in the field of early childhood education.
• Implemented a comprehensive staff performance appraisal system, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
• Established a positive partnership with parents by hosting informative meetings, workshops, and open-door policies to ensure transparency and collaboration.
• Optimized resource allocation by conducting comprehensive assessments of staffing needs based on enrollment trends and programmatic goals.
• Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating play-based activities and hands-on materials in daily routines.
• Supported staff professional development by providing ongoing coaching, training, and resources for continuous improvement.
• Developed age-appropriate curriculum that focused on cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of each child.
• Fostered strong relationships with community partners to enhance program offerings and support families'' diverse needs.
• Collaborated with team members to create a positive and safe environment for early childhood education and care.
• Coordinated special events such as open houses, field trips, parent workshops, and fundraisers to strengthen community connections.
• Promoted diversity within the classroom by integrating multicultural learning materials and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all students.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in early childhood education through participation in conferences, webinars, seminars, or other professional development opportunities.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
• Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
• Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
• Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
• Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
• Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
• Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
• Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.

Substitute taught for the WPS district and performed administrative duties on-site.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
• Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
• Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
• Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
• Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
• Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
• Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
• Engaged parents and guardians in their children's learning process through regular communication and feedback.
• Utilized variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instruction adjustments.
• Assisted in organizing and supervising school field trips, enhancing learning through real-world experiences.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and pedagogical innovations.
• Improved learning outcomes with tailored instruction for diverse student needs.
• Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
• Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning activities.
• Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Fostered student curiosity and love for learning by presenting material in engaging and relatable ways.
• Assisted in development of individualized education plans for students requiring additional support, contributing to their academic success.
• Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive teaching methods.
• Supported implementation of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic achievement and student well-being.
• Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
• Provided feedback to students on assignments and tests, offering constructive advice for improvement.
• Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
• Integrated technology into lesson plans, increasing student interest and participation in subjects.
• Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
• Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
• Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
• Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
• Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
• Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
• Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
• Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
• Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
• Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
• Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
• Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
• Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
• Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
• Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
• Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
• Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
• Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
• Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
• Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
• Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
• Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
• Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
• Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
• Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
• Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
• Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
• Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
• Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
• Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
• Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
• Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
• Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
• Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
• Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
• Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
• Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
• Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
• Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
• Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
• Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.

• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
• Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
• Prepared and filed bankruptcies

Responsible for the care, guidance, education, safety, well-being, entertainment, activities, and positive reinforcement of children ages newborn and up. Also prepared and served meals and snacks.

• Ensured compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements by implementing effective policies and procedures.
• Supported staff professional development by providing ongoing coaching, training, and resources for continuous improvement.
• Developed age-appropriate curriculum that focused on cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of each child.
• Coordinated special events such as open houses, field trips, parent workshops, and fundraisers to strengthen community connections.
• Fostered strong relationships with community partners to enhance program offerings and support families'' diverse needs.
• Elevated the quality of care provided by consistently monitoring teacher-child interactions using established observation tools and protocols.
• Built partnerships with local schools to facilitate seamless transitions for children entering kindergarten or other educational programs.
• Optimized resource allocation by conducting comprehensive assessments of staffing needs based on enrollment trends and programmatic goals.
• Developed strategies for continuous program improvement by analyzing data, reviewing parent feedback, and refining practices based on current research in the field of early childhood education.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in early childhood education through participation in conferences, webinars, seminars, or other professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating play-based activities and hands-on materials in daily routines.
• Collaborated with team members to create a positive and safe environment for early childhood education and care.
• Promoted diversity within the classroom by integrating multicultural learning materials and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all students.
• Increased parent satisfaction and involvement by maintaining regular communication through newsletters, emails, and conferences.
• Streamlined administrative tasks such as enrollment paperwork, attendance tracking, and budget management to increase efficiency within the center.
• Established a positive partnership with parents by hosting informative meetings, workshops, and open-door policies to ensure transparency and collaboration.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
• Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
• Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
• Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
• Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
• Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
• Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.