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Vanessa Wilcox

Gary,IN
Vanessa Wilcox

Summary

I am dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. I am trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. I desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cherie's Garden Day Care Inc.

Assistant Preschool Teacher
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Frequently substitutes as lead teacher for ages 2-5 years old.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Assisted teacher with lesson planning, organization of daily activities and implementation of curriculum.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.

Association For Christian Instruction

Before and After Care Director
08.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Cared for students ages 3-13 before and after school.
  • Provided engaging activities and assisted with homework.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Communicated effectively with parents as well as other staff members regarding the needs and behaviors of students.
  • Engaged in direct communication with Principal regarding the status and needs of the program
  • Monitored employee's work hours and submitted them for payroll.
  • Tracked and submitted the billing for families' use of the program using Microsoft Excel and communicated hourly rates and deadlines to the parents.
  • Trained new hires in BAC assistant roles as well as my successor in the director responsibilities such as managing the billing program and how to effectively manage and maintain a positive group environment for the students.

Association For Christian Instruction

Before and After School Care Assistant
08.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Cared for children ages 3 to 13 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Built strong employee connections.
  • Gained experience in family relations.
  • Trained in BAC billing.

Individual Client

Child Care Provider
01.2020 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • At-home childcare
  • Worked with child under one year of age.
  • Gained experience in all-day childcare.
  • Ensured safe environment for child.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties.

Education

Purdue Northwest University

Bachelor of Arts from Human Development And Family Studies
05.2024

University Overview

  • Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipient
  • Human Development and Family Studies Group Vice President
  • Dean's List Fall 2021
  • Honor Roll Fall 2021
  • Dean's List Spring 2022

Minoring in:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Youth Studies

Home Education
Gary, IN

High School Diploma
06.2021

University Overview

  • 4.2 GPA

Ivy Tech Community College
Online

Courses Only
05.2021

University Overview

  • 4.0 GPA
  • Engl 111
  • Engl 215
  • Math 123

Skills

  • Preschool Programs
  • Play-Based Instruction
  • Classroom Observation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Educational Settings
  • Familiarity with Childcare Guidelines
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Advanced understanding in time management
  • Experience in organizing records

Languages

American Sign Language
Elementary

Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Cherie's Garden Day Care Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Before and After Care Director

Association For Christian Instruction
08.2021 - 12.2022

Before and After School Care Assistant

Association For Christian Instruction
08.2020 - 07.2021

Child Care Provider

Individual Client
01.2020 - 03.2020

Purdue Northwest University

Bachelor of Arts from Human Development And Family Studies

Home Education

High School Diploma

Ivy Tech Community College

Courses Only
Vanessa Wilcox