Shanika Durden
Macon,GA
Summary
Childcare professional with proven ability to create safe and stimulating environments for children. Known for developing age-appropriate activities that foster growth and development. Reliable team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and maintains high standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Peachy Kids Academy
02.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
- Resolved conflicts among children, teaching them effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Floater Teacher
Peek-a-boo Daycare
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Established open lines of communication with parents, updating them on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Monitored up to 12 students simultaneously with confidence and leadership.
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
Bakery Clerk
Krogers Grocery Store
11.2011 - 07.2013
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods while still delivering exceptional customer service experiences.
- Prepared fresh baked goods daily, ensuring consistent high-quality products for customers.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business for the bakery department.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the bakery team through open communication channels and constructive feedback mechanisms.
- Communicated effectively with store management regarding bakery operations, addressing potential issues proactively before they escalated into larger problems.
- Managed inventory, reducing waste by closely monitoring sell-by dates and customer demand.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Childcare Provider
Little House of Love
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts sessions to stimulate children's creativity and motor skills development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
Childcare Provider
Kid Stop Daycare and Learning Center
04.2006 - 07.2009
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Encouraged positive behavior and social interaction among children with reward-based system.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Education
Medical Assistant
Miller-Motte College
Macon Georgia06-2024
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA08-2018
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- CPR training
- Childcare
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Reading skills
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Peachy Kids Academy
02.2019 - Current
Floater Teacher
Peek-a-boo Daycare
07.2013 - 11.2013
Bakery Clerk
Krogers Grocery Store
11.2011 - 07.2013
Childcare Provider
Little House of Love
08.2009 - 09.2011
Childcare Provider
Kid Stop Daycare and Learning Center
04.2006 - 07.2009
Medical Assistant
Miller-Motte College
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College
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