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Tracy Ayers

Enfield,CT

Summary

Dedicated and approachable, with a proven track record at Kids Kare and Indian Valley YMCA for fostering nurturing environments and enhancing student engagement through positive reinforcement. Excels in parent communication and sanitation practices, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Continuously seeks professional development to deliver exceptional early childhood education.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Smyth Bus Inc.
04.2013 - 09.2024
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.

Day Care Teacher

Kids Kare
01.2006 - 10.2007
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Indian Valley YMCA
06.2004 - 01.2006
  • Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
  • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
  • Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
  • Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments to measure student progress and identify areas requiring additional focus.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
  • Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication about student progress and goals.
  • Continuously updated knowledge on early childhood education best practices through professional development workshops and courses.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.

Education

Associate of Science - Clinical And Administrative Medical Assisting

CT State College- Asnuntuck
Enfield, CT
06-2026

No Degree - Clinical And Administrative Medical Assisting

Branford Hall Career Institute
Windsor, CT
05-2003

High School Diploma -

Enfield High School
Enfield, CT
06-2001

Skills

  • Loves children
  • Approachable
  • Parent communication
  • Reliable
  • Positive and cheerful
  • Punctual
  • Health and safety
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Friendly and likeable

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Smyth Bus Inc.
04.2013 - 09.2024

Day Care Teacher

Kids Kare
01.2006 - 10.2007

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Indian Valley YMCA
06.2004 - 01.2006

Associate of Science - Clinical And Administrative Medical Assisting

CT State College- Asnuntuck

No Degree - Clinical And Administrative Medical Assisting

Branford Hall Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Enfield High School

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