Walter Leach

I was a daycare teacher for the 3s and 4s plus did maintenance

• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
• Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
• Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
• Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
• Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
• Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
• Supported teachers in planning lessons that were developmentally appropriate for each age group.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's learning objectives.
• Encouraged socialization among peers by facilitating interactions between kids during outdoor playtime.
• Assessed individual needs of children regarding emotional stability, physical health and mental capacities.
• Administered basic first aid when necessary while notifying parents or guardians immediately.
• Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Cared for children in institutional settings.
• Communicated effectively with families on a regular basis regarding any changes in behavior or health issues.
• Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
• Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
• Created stimulating learning opportunities through hands-on experience with educational toys and materials.
• Attended workshops related to early childhood education topics such as language development or nutrition.
• Developed lesson plans based on the interests of each group of children that incorporated fun activities into learning experiences.
• Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
• Assisted teachers during transitions between activities ensuring smooth transitions without disruption or confusion.
• Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
• Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
• Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
• Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
• Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
• Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
• Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
• Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
• Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
• Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
• Cared for [Number] children ages [Number] to [Number].
• Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
• Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
• Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
• Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
• Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
• Kept inventory of toys, art supplies and [Type] well-organized and well-stocked to meet needs of children under care.
• Tutored and mentored school children to provide additional learning opportunities.
• Applied patience, expertise and [Type] techniques to maintain group discipline.
• Observed and monitored children's play activities.
• Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
• Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
• Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
• Organized and stored toys and materials to maintain order in activity areas.
• Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
• Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.

• Inspected forklifts for safety and operational issues prior to use.
• Loaded, unloaded and moved materials within the warehouse using a forklift.
• Assisted in unloading trucks with heavy lifting equipment.
• Operated various types of forklifts including sit-down, stand-up, electric, propane and diesel models.
• Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment.
• Maintained accurate inventory records and logs of all products loaded and unloaded.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating forklifts.
• Organized storage areas to maximize space efficiency and optimize workflow processes.
• Adhered to quality assurance standards when handling goods and materials.
• Followed established procedures for material handling equipment operation.
• Transported materials between departments in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Utilized RF scanners to track location of inventory items in the warehouse.
• Delivered supplies to designated locations within the facility as needed.
• Retrieved orders from storage areas utilizing forklift operations skills.
• Communicated effectively with other operators regarding any potential hazards or obstacles encountered while driving a forklift.
• Reported any malfunctions or repairs needed for lift trucks immediately.
• Collaborated with team members to develop efficient solutions for material handling needs.
• Provided support during physical inventory counts as required by management.
• Adhered strictly to OSHA guidelines regarding workplace safety practices.
• Conducted regular inspection of forklift to support safe operation.
• Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
• Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.
• Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
• Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
• Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
• Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.
• Maximized team efficiency by using equipment to move materials.
• Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
• Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
• Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
• Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
• Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
• Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
• Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
• Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
• Reported safety and quality issues to management.
• Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
• Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
• Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
• Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
• Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
• Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
• Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
• Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
• Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
• Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
• Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
• Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
• Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
• Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
• Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
• Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
• Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
• Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
• Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.