Tonya Avery
Columbia,MO
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience in nurturing and educating young children. Skilled in creating safe and engaging environments, fostering emotional and cognitive development. Strong focus on teamwork, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, patient, and empathetic with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider - Women's Gym
Blush Bootcamp
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
In Home Childcare Provider
Self
02.2003 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in development of good restroom habits.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
Display Advertising Representative
Columbia Tribune
08.1999 - 01.2003
- Meeting with clients to discuss advertising needs, scheduling ad space in paper.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects.
District Manager Youth Routes
Columbia Tribune
11.1997 - 08.1999
- Trained and supervised between 10-15 youths delivering and maintaining paper routes.
Education
Administrative Assistant
Hickey Business School
St Louis, MO05-1995
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Childcare
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Childcare Provider - Women's Gym
Blush Bootcamp
11.2022 - 03.2024
In Home Childcare Provider
Self
02.2003 - 08.2013
Display Advertising Representative
Columbia Tribune
08.1999 - 01.2003
District Manager Youth Routes
Columbia Tribune
11.1997 - 08.1999
Administrative Assistant
Hickey Business School
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