Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Home Caregiver
Self Employed Web
Delaware, OH
10.2023 - Current
Continued with the same schedule/curriculum
Daycare Owner/Operator
State of Ohio Licensed Home Daycare Provider
Delaware, OH
03.1994 - Current
Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
Planned field trips to local parks and museums to enhance classroom curriculum.
Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
Organized and filed documents, both physically and electronically.
Maintained office supplies inventory, ordered new materials as needed.
Prepared reports using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as accounts payable and receivable functions.
Typed letters, memos, emails, reports., using Microsoft Office Suite products.
Secretary
PE Beres Construction
Columbus, OH
04.1992 - 03.1994
Monitored internal controls over payroll functions.
Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
Receptionist/Clerk
Charles Booher & Associates
Worthington, OH
06.1988 - 04.1992
Maintained filing systems and organized important documents for easy access.
Greeted visitors and provided them with information about the company's services.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis and distributed it accordingly.
Answered incoming calls, transferred calls to appropriate personnel, and took messages.
Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
Performed clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rutherford B Hayes High School
Delaware, OH
06-1989
Skills
First Aid/CPR
Recordkeeping
Training & Development
Microsoft Office
Calm Under Pressure
Certification
State of Ohio Daycare License for 28 years
Step Up To Quality rated since 2014
Affiliations
Board member at church
Assistant Treasurer, help with finances. bill paying, banking