Tammy Brigham
Corry
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional with extensive experience as a Daycare Owner/Operator and Group Supervisor at YMCA. Expert in curriculum planning and child development, fostering strong parent engagement and community networking. Proven ability to enhance children's learning experiences while ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and promoting a nurturing environment for growth.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and safety standards.
- Supervised staff, fostering a collaborative environment to support children's development and well-being.
- Established strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on children's progress and activities.
Group Supervisor
YMCA
Corry, PA
2011 - 2012
Childcare Provider
Ricketts Family
Corry, PA
1991 - 2011
- Provided attentive care for children, ensuring safety and well-being during daily activities.
- Planned and executed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive development.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in play areas, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Assisted children with daily routines, promoting independence and self-care skills.
- Monitored children's behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to encourage good conduct.
- Adapted activities based on individual children's needs, enhancing learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with family members to create customized care plans tailored to each child's requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage 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.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- 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.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing organized check-in and check-out system.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, building strong relationships and open communication channels.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and games.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
- Resolved conflicts among children, teaching them effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
- Assisted children with homework and school projects, enhancing academic support.
- Increased parental satisfaction, providing detailed daily reports on child progress and activities.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
- Encouraged positive behavior and social interaction among children with reward-based system.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- 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.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Teacher's Assistant
Dr. Gertrude Barber Center
Corry, PA
1981 - 2011
Education
Clinical Child Psychology
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA06.1989
Skills
- Parent communication
- Curriculum planning
- Licensing knowledge
- Child development expertise
- Nutrition planning
- Special needs care
- Financial oversight
- Activity coordination
- Staff recruitment
- Facility maintenance
- Community networking
- Mealtime supervision
- Parent engagement
- Employee schedule coordination
- Drop-off management
Certification
Childcare Technician
Group Supervisor
Daycare Owner/Operator
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
Group Supervisor
YMCA
2011 - 2012
Childcare Provider
Ricketts Family
1991 - 2011
Teacher's Assistant
Dr. Gertrude Barber Center
1981 - 2011
Clinical Child Psychology
Mercyhurst University