Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Talina Tucker

Lake Hiawatha,NJ

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with over 25 years of experience, providing care for children from infancy through teenage years. Committed to creating a nurturing and safe environment that fosters growth, learning, and development. Experienced in working closely with families to implement educational and engaging activities that enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Strong understanding of child development and an empathetic, reliable presence in the lives of the families served.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider

Gail Malnerick
01.1998 - Current

• Cared for four children over the span of their growth from infancy to teenage years.

•Assisted with both daytime and overnight routines.

• Changed diapers, managed bath time, prepared meals, and administered medication as needed.

• Created a nurturing environment, focused on trust, compassion, and emotional well-being.

• Engage children in educational and play-based activities to promote development.

• Maintained school and transportation schedules to ensure safety and punctually to and from school, activities and scheduled appointments.

Childcare Provider

Lawanda Akinremi
03.2017 - Current

• Provided care for two children, including diapering, feedings and routine bathing and sleep scheduling.

• Implemented age-appropriate learning activities to support emotional, mental, and physical development.

• Created a stimulating and positive environment tailored to each child’s developmental needs.

• Encouraging Independence, curiosity, creativity and imagination helping build self esteem,

Care Provider for Special Needs

Anthony & Terri Ciccodicola
09.2017 - 10.2023

• Managed challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques.

• Provided comfort and support through encouragement and emotional care.

• Administered medication and performed basic first aid as needed in addition to adhering to medical protocols for child’s medical conditions.

• Planned and engaged in developmental activities aligning with the child’s needs and abilities.

Education

High School Diploma - English, Math, History, Science And Physical ED

Morristown High School
Morristown, NJ
1996

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ

Skills

    CPR and First Aid Certified

    Emotionally intelligent, dependable, organized and trustworthy

    Active listener and empathetic

    Ability to multitask

    Knowledge of Childhood development

    Communication skills

    Meal preparation and nutrition

    Routine management

    Patience and stress management

Timeline

Care Provider for Special Needs

Anthony & Terri Ciccodicola
09.2017 - 10.2023

Childcare Provider

Lawanda Akinremi
03.2017 - Current

Childcare Provider

Gail Malnerick
01.1998 - Current

High School Diploma - English, Math, History, Science And Physical ED

Morristown High School

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration

County College of Morris
Talina Tucker