Sidney Simmons
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Reliable Childcare professional talented at creating safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Offering 18 years of childcare experience with excellent knowledge in CPR and first aid.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Maestas Family
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Preschool Teacher
Yorba Linda Preschool
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Assisted and supervised 6 children through entire school day.
Childcare Teacher
Discover Depot Child Care
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, CA Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Managed food inventory for 30-person center in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing daily progress reports for each child.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Childcare Teacher
TLC 4 Kids
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, CA Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Child Care Teacher
FUN 4 KIDS
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Education
No Degree - Child Care Certificate 12 Units
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CAHigh School Diploma -
Cerritos High School
Cerritos, CA06.1986
Skills
- Teaching
- Scheduling
- Lesson Planning
- Mediation
- Tutoring
- Food Preparation
- Recordkeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Cleaning
- Creative Design
- Meal Serving
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
- Meal planning and preparation
- Approachable
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent driving record
- Childcare
- Cheerful and energetic
- Behavior management techniques
- Active listener
- Child Supervision
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Nanny
Maestas Family
06.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Yorba Linda Preschool
06.2021 - 06.2023
Childcare Teacher
Discover Depot Child Care
10.2017 - 06.2021
Childcare Teacher
TLC 4 Kids
03.2016 - 10.2017
Child Care Teacher
FUN 4 KIDS
12.2015 - 03.2016
No Degree - Child Care Certificate 12 Units
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
Cerritos High School
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