Shelbie Houston
Highland
Summary
Dedicated professional with 10 years of experience in early childhood education, combined with hands-on leadership skills and administrative support. Skilled in organization, communication, and multitasking, with a proven ability to to manage operations, support teams, and create positive environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Hello Friends Early Learning
Highland
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed each infant's developmental milestones to ensure proper growth.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
- Fostered nurturing environment that enhanced social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to share insights about children's progress and needs.
- Engaged in parent meetings to discuss progress reports and address concerns regarding children's development.
- Trained and supported new teachers in classroom management techniques.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
Food Truck Manager and Event Coordinator
Pop's Place Catering and Event
Wappinger Falls
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of food truck at events and festivals, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated food preparation and managed inventory for events, optimizing resource utilization and event readiness.
- Supervised team members to ensure high-quality customer service.
- Established schedules for staff and event attendance.
- Maintained daily sales records and generated monthly financial performance reports to track revenue trends.
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, posters, banners.
Administrative Assistant
Hudson Valley Best
Hopewell Junction
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executive team at Hudson Valley Best.
- Prepared and organized documents for meetings and presentations efficiently.
- Assisted with customer inquiries and provided exceptional service to clients.
- Managed office supplies inventory and coordinated timely reordering to ensure availability.
- Coordinated event logistics and managed attendee communications to support successful planning.
- Handled phone calls and emails to provide information, enhancing business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
Personal Assistant/Private Nanny
Private Employer
Clinton Corners
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Provided attentive care for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Planned and organized daily activities to promote learning and development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding daily activities and needs.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and food.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for domestic and international trips, ensuring smooth logistics and timely arrivals.
- Executed errands to streamline daily tasks, allowing the employer to prioritize critical responsibilities.
- Answered incoming calls and emails promptly while managing the executive's schedule accordingly.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Acorns To Oaks
Lagrangeville
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Developed and executed age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that supported holistic physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Designed lesson plans tailored to diverse toddler learning styles, enhancing engagement and participation.
- Guided daily activities to promote social and emotional development in toddlers.
- Fostered a nurturing and safe classroom environment for young children.
- Engaged with parents to share insights on child progress, fostering a supportive home-school connection.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Highland06-2015
CDA - Child Development Associate
Care Courses
Online05-2026
Skills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Parent engagement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Positive attitude
- Reliable
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Hello Friends Early Learning
01.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Hudson Valley Best
03.2024 - 01.2025
Food Truck Manager and Event Coordinator
Pop's Place Catering and Event
03.2021 - Current
Personal Assistant/Private Nanny
Private Employer
09.2019 - 03.2024
Lead Toddler Teacher
Acorns To Oaks
09.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
CDA - Child Development Associate
Care Courses