Taryn Williams
Amissville,VA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with a strong background in fostering student development and success. Builds meaningful teacher-student relationships through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to meeting project deadlines and excels in both team settings and independent tasks.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Child care and learning center
Amissville, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Cared for children in daycare for nearly 3 years, fostering a nurturing and safe environment. Although I have been caring for children much longer. I have my first aid certificate, cpr certificates for adult and infant, along with countless trainings pertaining to childcare. Consistent babysitting and nanny services for 9 families, building strong, trusting relationships. I also hold a CDA for infant toddler and I have experience with all age groups.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups at childcare center.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain student engagement.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore and learn.
Assistant teacher /Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Child care and learning center
Amissville, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans for preschool children.
- Supervised students during playtime to ensure safety and promote positive interactions.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a clean, welcoming learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to implement educational activities tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback during group activities and discussions.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student behavior and developmental milestones.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance teaching techniques and classroom management skills.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Assisted lead educators in planning and implementing daily lesson plans.
- Supported children's development through engaging activities and play-based learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Collaborated with team members to create a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed during activities.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social and cognitive skills.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Organized play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities.
- Facilitated social interactions among students during playtime or group activities.
- Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians regarding students' progress or behavioral issues.
- Prepared snacks and meals for the children according to dietary guidelines.
- Encouraged language development skills among students through conversations about everyday topics.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving educational programs.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, developmental milestones.
- Implemented individualized educational plans based on each child's needs.
- Assisted teachers with organizing field trips or special events related to curriculum topics.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and outdoor activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
Education
Criminal Justice
Laurel Ridge Community College
Warrenton, VA 08.2023 - 08.2026
Rappahannock County High School
Rappahannock , VAChild Care Associate Certification
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Child assessment
- Developmental needs
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Lesson planning
- Instructional strategies
- Teaching strategies
- Observation and assessment
- Engaging activities design
- Dramatic play
- Creative expression
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor play
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Motor skill development
- Sensory activities
- Individualized support
- Safety protocols
- Child safety procedure
- Health and safety
- Crisis intervention
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioral management
- Social-emotional learning
- Effective communication
- Clear communication
- Collaboration with parents
- Parent-teacher communication
- Mediation
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Setting schedules
- Coordinating schedules
- Managing activities
- Restocking supplies
- Preparing meals
- Meal preparation
- Leading activities
- Goal setting
- Documentation and record keeping
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Child care associate certification (CDA) for infant toddler.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Child care and learning center
03.2024 - Current
Assistant teacher /Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Child care and learning center
03.2024 - Current
Criminal Justice
Laurel Ridge Community College
08.2023 - 08.2026
Rappahannock County High School
Child Care Associate Certification