Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Eager caregiver always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Hi, I’m
Terrah Simms
Hazelwood,MO
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kimberly Payne
Childcare Provider
06.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, resulting in high levels of trust and confidence in childcare services provided.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in development of good restroom habits.
- Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on children.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
- Monitored behavior of six(6) children between 8 months and 9 years of age.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
- Ensured children''s emotional growth by providing consistent support, comfort, and encouragement.
- Planned fun, educational activities for children aged 4 to 9 years old.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Vacuumed, cleaned up toys and emptied dishwasher to help family members with housekeeping tasks.
- Supported children''s academic success by assisting them with homework assignments when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when addressing conflicts or disagreements among children, resulting in peaceful resolutions that maintain harmony within the home.
- Managed daily schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely completion of tasks such as homework, chores, and extracurricular activities.
- Played interactive games with toddlers and provided age-appropriate entertainment for older children.
Education
Hazelwood Central High SchoolFlorissant, MO
High School Diploma
06.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Child Supervision
- Childcare
- Safety understanding
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Activity Planning
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping abilities
- Emotional development
- Housekeeping
- Friendly and Respectful
- Punctual and Reliable
- Infant Care
- Caring and Responsible
- Calendaring and Scheduling
- Infant Care and Feeding
Reading
Reading
I spend most of my free time reading! I have always loved books and I believe reading is a really important park of a young childs development. I enjoy reading nonfiction and fiction.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Kimberly Payne
06.2018 - Current
Hazelwood Central High School
High School Diploma
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