Dedicated Childcare Educator with extensive experience at Childcare Careers, skilled in early childhood education and behavior management. Successfully implemented age-appropriate curricula that enhanced cognitive and social development, fostering a nurturing environment. Known for strong communication and empathy, building lasting relationships with families and promoting children's growth and well-being.
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Tameka Willis
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Careers
Childcare Educator
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Education
Maynard Jackson High SchoolAtlanta, GA
High School Diploma from Computer And Information Systems
05.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood education
- Hygiene practices
- CPR training
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Nutrition
- Student engagement
- Practical learning
- Behavior management
- Child development expertise
- Special needs support
- Student needs assessment
- Child safety procedures
- Strong work ethic
- CPR and first aid
- Friendly and likeable
- Activity planning
- Time management
- Play-based learning
- Classroom organization
- Decision-making
- Positive role model
- Health and safety
- Loves children
- Child development
- Problem-solving
- Child safety
- Safety monitoring
- Training in food handling preparation
- Approachable
- Parent communication
- Child care
- Infant care
- Parental communication
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Nutrition knowledge
- Emotionally supportive
- Classroom instruction
- Cognitive development
- Behavior management techniques
- Meal preparation
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Social skills development
- Storytelling and crafts
- Child nutrition
- Strong computer skills
- Behavior modeling
- Gentle discipline
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Progress reporting
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Housekeeping
- Head start programs
- Active listener
- Compliance and standards
- Creative lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Childcare Careers
08.2020 - Current
Maynard Jackson High School
High School Diploma from Computer And Information Systems
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