Trina Williams
Waco,TX
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
Waco, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting sensory exploration and social interaction.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among the infants.
- Established and implemented structured routines like circle time, snack time, and story time to promote a predictable classroom environment.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
- Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Guided parents on nutrition, hygiene, and safety practices to enhance care consistency between home and classroom.
- Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Oversaw classroom environment ensuring safety and cleanliness standards.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Observed children to detect signs of potential learning or behavioral problems.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Coordinated with staff for seamless transitions between activities and routines.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Lead Infant Teacher
Day Nursery of Abilene
Abilene, Texas
03.2017 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to infant developmental milestones.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting sensory exploration and social interaction.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
- Coordinated with staff for seamless transitions between activities and routines.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Ensured the classroom remained tidy, clean, and safe for children to play and learn.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Oversaw student volunteers from local organizations and schools to ensure they assisted effectively in the classroom.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Supervised student volunteers who came into the classroom from outside organizations or schools.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Observed children to detect signs of potential learning or behavioral problems.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Assisted parents in providing appropriate care at home by offering guidance on nutrition, hygiene, safety practices.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.
- Encouraged transparent communication with parents about children's developmental progress and daily activities to strengthen partnerships.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Operated Registered Child Care Home
Self employed
Lufkin, Texas
03.1997 - 01.2017
- Provided attentive care and supervision for children in a safe environment.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene, meals, and daily routines.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of play areas and equipment for children.
- Observed children's behavior to identify developmental milestones and concerns.
- Provided emotional support when needed during periods of distress or anxiety.
- Engaged in conversations with young children to help them develop verbal communication skills.
- Ensured that toys, furniture and equipment are clean and sanitized regularly.
- Provided emotional support during periods of distress or anxiety.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to communicate daily updates on their child's progress.
- Assisted with meal preparation and clean up after meals.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using the bathroom or eating.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Recorded daily activities, behaviors, meals, and naps for each child to track progress. of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Monitored and secured indoor and outdoor premises to ensure safety for children. to protect children.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
CDA Infant Toddler - CDA Credentials Infant Toddler
Council For Professional Recognition
10.2022 - 10.2028
Cooper High School
Abilene, TexasSkills
- Curriculum development
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Curriculum planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Play-based learning
- Child growth monitoring
- Child assessment
- Cognitive development
- Motor skills enhancement
- Language development
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Sensory stimulation
- Music and movement
- Art exploration
- Outdoor play supervision
- Effective communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Progress reporting
- Punctual
- Safety compliance
- Health and safety
- Child safety
- Infant care
- Diaper changing
- Feeding assistance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- First aid and CPR certified
- Infant CPR certification
- First aid training
- Nutrition knowledge
- Licensed childcare provider
- Accurate record keeping
- Child care
- Multitasking and organization
- Decision-making
- Proven team leader
- Approachable demeanor
- Positive role model
- Customer service
- Licensed childcare provider
- Accurate record keeping
- Play-based learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Proven team leader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
CDA Infant Toddler - CDA Credentials Infant Toddler
Council For Professional Recognition
10.2022 - 10.2028
Lead Infant Teacher
Day Nursery of Abilene
03.2017 - 07.2024
Operated Registered Child Care Home
Self employed
03.1997 - 01.2017
Cooper High School