Shelia McGaha
Travelers Rest,South Carolina
Summary
Dynamic childcare provider with a proven track record at Tina Mulkey, skilled in developing engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster emotional and cognitive growth. Adept in conflict resolution and maintaining a safe, clean environment, I excel in building strong relationships with families while ensuring optimal child well-being through effective communication and observation.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Tina Mulkey
09.2010 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities fostering creativity and learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's development and daily experiences.
- Managed schedules to balance playtime, meals, and rest for optimal child well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas to promote a healthy environment.
- Adapted activities based on children's needs, enhancing their individual growth and development.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among children, promoting social skills and cooperation.
- Documented children's progress, providing insights for future developmental planning.
- 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.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Managed daily schedules to ensure a structured environment for children's learning and play.
- Provided nurturing care and support, promoting emotional well-being in diverse child populations.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and developmental milestones.
Assistant Manager, Assistant Pet Groomer,
Barbara Miller
Piedmont S.C,
01.1977 - 03.1997
- Directed daily operations to maximize workflow efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new staff to enhance team performance.
- Oversaw staff scheduling to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Directed development of innovative marketing strategies to elevate brand visibility.
- Directed inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assessed operational processes to pinpoint areas for improvement and drive efficiency enhancements.
- Directed daily operations to ensure compliance with performance quality and service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety, and organization of store environment to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Fostered strong working relationships with staff to drive team collaboration.
- Elevated Action: Spearheaded initiatives to address and resolve customer complaints, enhancing satisfaction levels.
- Delivered expert guidance to customers in assessing needs and preferences.
- Conducted regular inventory counts to maintain precise stock levels and resolve discrepancies.
- Directed inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Directed collaboration with management team to devise strategic growth initiatives.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Easley High
Easley, SCSkills
Patience and empathy
Child supervision
CPR training
Childcare
Hygiene and cleanliness
Positive reinforcement
Activity planning
Meal preparation
Child development
Age-appropriate activities
Safety awareness
Observation and assessment
Emotional development
Behavior management techniques
Housekeeping
Early childhood education
Toilet training
Healthy environments
Field trip planning
Infection control
Sanitation
Safety
Reading skills
Friendly and respectful
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Punctual and reliable
Conflict resolution
Infant care
Early childhood development
Cook and Prepared nutritional meals for Children and Parents
Grocery shopped when Parent needed me to. Transported Children to and from School. Made sure all Children’s Home work was done.Had meals on table when Parents and Children were ready for Dinner.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Tina Mulkey
09.2010 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager, Assistant Pet Groomer,
Barbara Miller
01.1977 - 03.1997
No Degree - Child Development
Easley High