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Sydni Gard

O'Fallon,IL

Summary

Proven childcare expert from YMCA of Greater Kansas City, adept in fostering child development and safety. Leveraged patience, empathy, and CPR training to enhance children's emotional, social, and physical growth, achieving increased parental satisfaction. Skilled in creative thinking and problem-solving, ensuring a nurturing and secure environment for young learners.

Work History

Childcare Provider

YMCA of Greater Kansas City
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all 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.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
  • Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
  • Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
  • Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
  • Implemented creative arts and crafts sessions to stimulate children's creativity and motor skills development.
  • Resolved conflicts among children, teaching them effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Streamlined daily operations by implementing organized check-in and check-out system.
  • Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
  • Increased parental satisfaction, providing detailed daily reports on child progress and activities.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.

Waitress Trainee

Culver's Restaurant
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all 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.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
  • Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
  • Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
  • Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
  • Implemented creative arts and crafts sessions to stimulate children's creativity and motor skills development.
  • Resolved conflicts among children, teaching them effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Streamlined daily operations by implementing organized check-in and check-out system.
  • Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
  • Increased parental satisfaction, providing detailed daily reports on child progress and activities.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.

Education

Associates Degree - Language Arts

Maplewood
Kansas City, MO

Highschool -

Homeschooling
Belleville, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Child Supervision
  • CPR training
  • Childcare
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Safety understanding
  • Hygiene and Cleanliness
  • Meal Preparation
  • Child Development
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Safety awareness
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Child Safety
  • Creative Thinking
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Health and safety
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Decision-Making
  • Infant Care
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Infant Care and Feeding
  • Child Nutrition
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Imaginative Play-Based Learning
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Trauma-informed care

Timeline

Childcare Provider

YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Waitress Trainee

Culver's Restaurant

Associates Degree - Language Arts

Maplewood

Highschool -

Homeschooling
Sydni Gard