Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Theresa Tuszynski (self-employed)
Romulus, MI
01.2004 - Current
Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development. This includes daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly communication
Organized and planned age-appropriate curriculum based on each childs needs. (indoor and outdoor activities)
Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts, communication, and problem solving
Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for all children according to dietary needs and restrictions. Feed infants, and help assist other children as needed .
Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.as well as state required forms for staff, clients and licensing.
Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
Provided nurturing safe and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
Paraprofessional
Calhoun ISD
Marshall MI, MI
07.2001 - 06.2003
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.