Shawnda Robertson
Wayne
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion to supporting children's growth and learning for setting foundation for life-long success. Skilled in implementing engaging curricula and fostering positive relationships with students and families. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Adept at classroom management and promoting cognitive development, while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2022 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Teacher
Christian Life Daycare
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Teacher
Kids Rule
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Teacher
Agapeland Learning Center
05.2007 - 11.2009
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Putjca
OKC, Ok05-2007
No Degree - Child Development
Teachstone
Ok04-2025
Skills
- Data analysis
- Alternative learning methods
- Student records management
- Emotionally supportive
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Group supervision
- Reliable
- Loves children
- Student learning records
- Team collaboration
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Health and safety
- Multitasking and organization
- Structured activity planning
- Lesson planning
- Emergency procedures
- Strong work ethic
- Infant care
- Approachable
- Social skills development
- Cognitive development
- Classroom instruction
- Activity planning
- Child observation
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Positive and cheerful
- Literacy development
- Classroom management
- Progress reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Creative learning strategies
- Cultural sensitivity
- Child safety
- Friendly and likeable
- First aid and CPR certified
- Child assessment
- Classroom organization
- CDA license (just need to do exam and observation)
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Record keeping
- Early childhood education
- Parent communication
- Social development activities
- Language skills
- Conflict resolution
- Age-appropriate activities
- Behavior modeling
- Curriculum implementation
- Child development
- Problem-solving
- Storytelling and crafts
- Active listener
- Personal care activities
Accomplishments
-completed pyramid trainings for birth to 5, infant/toddler, and building positive relationships
-completed cda course just have to do the exam and observation
-service value champion
-help keep staff and children engaged and motivated
Timeline
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2022 - Current
Teacher
Christian Life Daycare
01.2011 - 08.2013
Teacher
Kids Rule
01.2009 - 12.2010
Teacher
Agapeland Learning Center
05.2007 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
Putjca
No Degree - Child Development
Teachstone
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