Tabitha Westmoreland
Hatton,ND
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong organizational and communication abilities. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toddler Lead Teacher/Toddler Supervisor
HOPEful Beginnings
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented research-based teaching methods within the classroom to optimize cognitive development for each child.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, identifying areas for growth and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives such as professional development workshops and community outreach events to enhance overall program quality.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by modeling appropriate behavior and fostering respect among students.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to collaborate on curriculum planning, share resources, and discuss best practices in early childhood education.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and sensory play into daily curriculum.
- Assisted students with developing fine motor skills through targeted activities involving cutting, drawing, painting, or other manipulatives.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, attendance, and behavioral concerns to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate lesson plans, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Fostered strong relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and engaging events.
- Supported children''s social-emotional development by implementing lessons on empathy, friendship, and problemsolving.
- Ensured child safety by adhering to all regulatory guidelines and maintaining an organized, clean classroom environment.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Postal Support Employee
United States Postal Service
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Routed mail to specific departmental mail stops on defined daily route
- Lifted up to 55 pounds in individual packages without assistance
- Received and sorted incoming mail from official mail carriers
- Inspected mail pieces to verify proper postage and condition
- Operated electronic mail-sorting devices, sorting mail according to location and parcel type
- Transported mail between workstations to support efficient processing.
Daycare Provider
Tabitha's DayCare
04.2009 - 09.2021
- Ran successful at-home daycare operation serving anywhere between 5 and 10 children, teaching basic skills, including feeding, dressing, cooperative play, and manners
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Supported children's cognitive, social, and emotional development with quality childcare
- Supervised and guided students toward good behaviors and opportunities for learning
- Met needs of children of different ages with developmentally-appropriate activities
- Read stories and played age-appropriate games with children in care
- Reported child's activities, demeanor, and health concerns to parents at pickup
- Encouraged children to create, explore, and learn with confidence
- Coordinated smooth drop-off and pick-up procedures for busy parents
- Used gentle disciplinary techniques to stop inappropriate behavior
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others, and positive self-concepts
- Created lesson plans appropriate for each age group.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
The Child Development Associate
04.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mayville State University
Mayville, NDGeneral - General Studies
May-Port CG High School
05.1996
Skills
- Organized
- Group Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Analytical Thinking
- Good Time Management Skills
- Dependability
- Classroom Organization
- Respectfulness
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Assertiveness
- Strong Work Ethic
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Time Management
- Active listener
- Decision-Making
- CPR and First Aid
Certification
Child Development Associate Certificate
Timeline
Toddler Lead Teacher/Toddler Supervisor
HOPEful Beginnings
01.2022 - Current
Postal Support Employee
United States Postal Service
09.2021 - 12.2021
Daycare Provider
Tabitha's DayCare
04.2009 - 09.2021
CDA - Early Childhood Education
The Child Development Associate
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mayville State University
General - General Studies
May-Port CG High School
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