Stephanie Perrine
809 W Main St, Alhambra,IL
Summary
Experienced childcare educator skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and ensuring high standards of food safety. Strong communicator with a focus on team collaboration and problem-solving to meet the diverse needs of children and families. Proactive and versatile with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. A proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Cook
Magic Moments Early Learning Center
Alhambra, Illinois
05.2024 - Current
- Instructed staff members in proper sanitation techniques when handling food items.
- Created menus based on nutritional guidelines and rotated weekly meal plans.
- Calculated nutritional values of recipes before serving them in order to meet dietary requirements.
- Regularly reviewed menus with parents or guardians who had special dietary needs for their child.
- Served breakfast, lunch, and snacks according to the schedule provided by the daycare director.
- Checked temperatures of refrigerators and freezers regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Monitored expiration dates on all food products to ensure quality control.
- Provided guidance on portion sizes for snacks and meals according to age groupings.
- Ordered food items from local suppliers as needed to ensure adequate supplies of fresh ingredients.
- Coordinated lunch periods so that all kids were able to eat within a reasonable timeframe.
- Stocked shelves with necessary pantry items such as canned goods or dry goods prior to meal service.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness, including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping floors.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing meals for children.
- Performed other duties as assigned by the daycare director or management team.
- Ensured the storage areas were properly labeled and organized at all times.
- Provided feedback on recipes or ideas for new menu options.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Daycare Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
Alhambra, IL
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Early Childhood Educator
Early Explorations Childcare
Edwardsville, Illinois
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Daycare Teacher
Early Explorations Too
Glen Carbon, Illinois
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up to date on current trends in early childhood education.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing records maintenance.
- Managed confidential information securely in accordance with policy.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, ILSkills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Sanitation procedures
- Portion control
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Child nutrition
- Supply ordering
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Recreational supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior management techniques
- Special-needs childcare
- CPR and first aid
- Positive role model
- Curriculum implementation
- Curriculum planning
- Literacy development
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Sensory play activities
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Childcare management software programs
- Friendly and likeable
- Record keeping
- Efficient under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Active listener
- Infant care
- Socialization techniques
- Educational concept explanations
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior modeling
- Child observation
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Data management
- Data entry
- Relationship building
- Calm under pressure
Sports Team Manager
- Scheduling practices, games, tournaments, and team bonding nights.
- Rostering team players in to the appropriate teams
- Maintaining all the team files
- Keeping records of payments and invoices
- In charge of communications between coach, parents, and board members
- Making sure all the new rules and regulations are known and followed
Timeline
Daycare Cook
Magic Moments Early Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
06.2017 - 08.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Early Explorations Childcare
05.2015 - 06.2017
Daycare Teacher
Early Explorations Too
08.2007 - 12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Lewis And Clark Community College
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