Shannon Means
DuPont,WA
Summary
I am a organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. With a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the teams needs. Caring professional promoting expertise in planning activities and providing guidance in different assignments. Confident Child Youth Program Assistant known for having a strong work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
NAF
JBLM, WA
11.2007 - Current
- Communicated with parents on a daily basis and through conferences.
- Created and implemented age appropriate curriculum.
- Created safe, fun environment for children and their families. .
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assessed toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- I have been an active member of the care team in my center for a few years now and have been recently been appointed the advisor for the teams staff care department.
- Up to date on all trainings and CDA renewals.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WASkills
- Arts and Crafts
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Volunteer Work Coordination
- Emotional Support and Development
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Early Childhood Development
- First Aid and CPR
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Communicable Disease Knowledge
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
NAF
11.2007 - Current
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Clover Park Technical College