SOLANA WALSH
Ashland,VA
Summary
I am deeply passionate about teaching and fostering a nurturing environment for children. I pride myself on my ability to empathize with them, guiding them through their emotions with patience and care. By incorporating creativity, art, sensory activities, I create a space where children can truly thrive and learn through the power of play.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mother's Helper
Kathrine Wilson
Henrico, VA
04.2026 - Current
- Provided attentive care to children's daily needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being. while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Taught life skills, including personal hygiene and organization.
- Managed scheduling and maintained a routine for household responsibilities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of children's play areas and bedrooms.
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School of Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Designed lesson plans that promote cognitive and social development in toddlers.
- Implemented daily activities that encourage creativity and fine motor skills development.
- Created a nurturing environment fostering curiosity and exploration among young children.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address any concerns.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Trained new staff on classroom management techniques and educational practices.
- Organized classroom materials to ensure an engaging and efficient learning space.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
- Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
- Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
- Participated in team meetings designed to share best practices related to toddler caregiving techniques.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Carley Harvey
Ashland, VA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported children's learning through individual and group instruction.
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Assisted with potty training when needed.
Education
Atlee High School
Ashland, VASkills
- Toddler care experience
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Creative play
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- First aid and CPR certified
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Dependable
- Positive demeanor
- Emotional intelligence
- Arts and crafts
- First aid and CPR certified
Certification
- Cpr and first aid training
Timeline
Mother's Helper
Kathrine Wilson
04.2026 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School of Mechanicsville
08.2024 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Carley Harvey
02.2024 - 06.2024
Atlee High School