TAMMY SMITH

• Supported preschool teacher with daily classroom activities at Finger Lakes Community Action Program Head Start.
• Supervised children during play, meals, and transitions in safe classroom routines.
• Prepared learning materials, centers, and classroom supplies for age-appropriate activities.
• Assisted with lesson plans using Head Start early childhood curriculum guidelines.
• Guided children with social skills, behavior expectations, and positive redirection.
• Maintained clean, organized classroom spaces and sanitized learning equipment.
• Communicated with teachers and families about child needs, routines, and concerns.
• Recorded detailed observations of children's behaviors and interactions. and complete classroom records for preschool support.
• Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
• Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
• Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
• Read stories aloud to the children and discussed them afterwards to gauge understanding.
• Encouraged cooperative play among students by providing positive reinforcement when needed.
• Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
• Organized play areas, toys, and learning materials to create a safe and stimulating environment.
• Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
• Observed each child's development throughout the school year and reported any issues or concerns to lead teacher or director.
• Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
• Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during activities.
• Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
• Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.
• Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
• Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
• Monitored and recorded individual children's developmental milestones. and reported progress to parents.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• Established strong communication channels between home and school by responding promptly to emails or phone calls from parents.
• Participated in parent-teacher meetings regularly to discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a positive learning environment for all students.
• Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
• Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
• Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
• Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
• Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
• Observed children to record development.
• Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
• Supported Head Start families through Finger Lakes Community Action Program family services.
• Conducted home visits to assess family needs and strengthen parent engagement.
• Connected families to community resources, referrals, and supportive services.
• Guided parents through Head Start enrollment, attendance, and program requirements.
• Advocated for families facing barriers to housing, food, and stability.
• Provided support to families to ensure their children receive quality health services, including immunizations, physicals, and dental exams.
• Developed individualized service plans for each family served that outlined goals and objectives for the family's progress toward self-sufficiency.
• Participated in professional development opportunities relevant to Head Start Family Advocacy work in order to stay current on best practices.
• Actively participated in case conferences with staff from other departments within the agency in order to provide comprehensive case management services for clients served by the agency.
• Attended monthly team meetings with other Family Advocates at the agency in order to share successes and discuss challenges encountered while working with clients.
• Conducted home visits with families to assess needs and develop action plans based on identified strengths and weaknesses.

• Provided nurturing in-home childcare within self-managed family care setting.
• Planned daily routines, meals, naps, and age-appropriate activities.
• Supervised children's safety during play, meals, and transportation.
• Prepared healthy snacks and maintained clean, organized caregiving spaces.
• Communicated clearly with parents about schedules, behavior, and daily needs.
• Supported children's learning through reading, crafts, and educational games.
• Managed emergency procedures and responded calmly to injuries or illness.
• Maintained confidential records for family care expectations and home policies.
• Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques, and encouraging cooperation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Assisted children in completing school assignments, tutoring on basic subjects and helping to interpret instructions.
• Displayed excellent communication skills with parents, staff members and other caregivers.
• Instructed children on proper routines and techniques for eating, tooth-brushing and hand-washing.
• Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music and other expressive activities.
• Supervised field trips to local parks or libraries ensuring safety of all participants.
• Read books aloud to children, encouraging interaction and teaching proper expression through vocal inflections appropriate to story content.
• Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
• Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.

• Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
• Used variety of materials for children to explore and handle during learning activities and imaginative play.
• Implemented disciplinary strategies and communicated additional support measures to address behavior concerns.
• Created infant, toddler, and preschool play areas within daycare.
• Led toddler classroom routines at Treasured Tots Inc with age-appropriate care.
• Created lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards to foster developmental growth.
• Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment that encouraged the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of each child.
• Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their children's progress and behavior.
• Ensured compliance with all state licensing regulations related to health and safety standards in the classroom setting.
• Monitored children's play activities closely.
• Provided detailed daily reports summarizing each child's activities.
• Included music and art activities to support creativity and expression.
• Kept daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
• Noted early warning signs of emotional and developmental concerns in children.
• Built and followed developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Maintained CPR and New York certification requirements.
• Delivered stimulating curriculum for varied learning styles and led reading classes for preschool-aged children.
• Completed daily paperwork for agencies such as child protection services and resource and referral centers.
• Encouraged creativity and imagination through daily discovery activities.
• Reported early signs of emotional and developmental concerns to parents.
• Participated in policy decisions with daycare board.
• Maintained ideal staff-to-student ratio in center licensed for 45 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Introduced parents to center policies, regulations, fees, and curriculum.
• Joined parent meetings and developmental screenings.
• Ensured all certification requirements were met to maintain operational licensing and quality assurance.
• Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
• Led discussions between parents and teachers regarding discipline concerns.
• Kept developmentally appropriate environment.
• Used positive discipline, following warning, timeout, talk, and parent check-in policy.
• Oversaw circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
• Promoted early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.
• Planned and led games, reading, and activities for groups of 10 children.
• Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication for different needs.
• Handled general housekeeping tasks including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
• Built stable, consistent, and positive environment for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
• Leveraged 18 years of extensive childcare experience to enhance program quality and support children's development.
• Utilized 18 years of specialized infant care experience to provide high-quality care and support for young children.
• Designed and facilitated educational programs tailored to meet the needs of 10 children, enhancing their learning experiences.
• Trained many Treasured Tots employees.
• Planned daily learning activities supporting language, motor, and social development.
• Responded promptly to any concerns raised by parents or guardians regarding their child's welfare or development.
• Observed toddlers' interactions during playtime in order to identify any potential behavioral issues that may require intervention.
• Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices for working with toddlers.
• Implemented strategies for managing difficult behaviors among toddlers while promoting positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assessed each toddler's individual strengths, weaknesses, interests and abilities when planning lessons or activities.
• Organized and facilitated developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers, including art, music, language and sensory activities.
• Assisted in creating an orderly learning environment conducive to teaching young children using a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.
• Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
• Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
• Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
• Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.

CDA Credential Certificate valid until March 2027