Wendy Lovelace
Ann Arbor
Summary
Committed Early Childhood Educator with experience in creating engaging, nurturing, and inclusive environments to support child development. Strengths include knowledge of child development theories, ability to design age-appropriate activities, and effective communication skills with both children and parents. Previous work has led to improved learning outcomes and increased parental involvement in children's education process.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted in curriculum planning to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities fostering physical, social, and intellectual growth.
- Organized playtime activities promoting physical and mental development.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps for each child.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Created a safe and stimulating learning environment for toddlers.
- Observed children's behavior to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Collaborated with parents to address developmental needs and concerns.
Teacher
Wildwood Farm & Daycare
Ann Arbor
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional and social growth.
- Supervised outdoor play to ensure safety and encourage physical activity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized classroom setting for effective learning.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
ABC Grow & Learn
Saline
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised children during playtime, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Supported individual learning needs by providing one-on-one assistance to students.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to create a nurturing classroom atmosphere.
- Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Collaborated with other daycare assistants to create a cohesive and supportive team environment.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily activities that support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Assisted children with hygiene tasks, including handwashing and bathroom breaks.
- Monitored children during nap time, ensuring a quiet and restful environment.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
- Supervised children aged X-X, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom and play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
Apprentice Teacher
Green Apple Playschools-Upper
Ann Arbor
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in lesson planning and classroom activities for preschool children.
- Supported lead teachers during daily routines and instructional time.
- Engaged students through interactive play and educational games.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for children.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive learning experiences for all students.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Supervised recess periods ensuring safety of all students while encouraging physical activity.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Participated in professional development sessions to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create innovative teaching strategies for engaging students in the learning process.
- Assisted teachers in developing curriculum materials that are age appropriate and aligned with state standards.
- Created a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior and implementing disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Employed problem solving techniques to assist students in resolving conflicts among peers or between teacher and student relationships.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Participated in school events and extracurricular activities to support school community.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated class discussions to encourage critical thinking and class participation.
- Adapted lesson content for students with special needs to ensure inclusive education.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment by encouraging students to work in teams on projects and assignments.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Happy Days Daycare & Preschool
Ypsilanti
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Monitored children's behavior and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Supported individual student needs through personalized attention and care.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained tidy learning spaces.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety and encouraging cooperative play activities.
- Provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime including setting up equipment and organizing games or crafts.
- Monitored children in classroom spaces, common areas and on playground to maintain optimal safety.
- Encouraged students to interact positively and calmly solve disputes.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and direction when necessary.
- Provided individual attention to each child based on their needs using appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic first aid procedures for minor illnesses or injuries.
- Responded quickly to any unexpected situations such as injuries or behavioral issues.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Read books aloud to encourage language development while helping students understand story structure.
- Enhanced student learning by teaching foundational skills in letter, number and color recognition.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom and play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT12-2024
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Activity planning
- Child safety protocols
- Parent communication
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
12.2025 - Current
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
ABC Grow & Learn
09.2025 - 11.2025
Apprentice Teacher
Green Apple Playschools-Upper
03.2025 - 08.2025
Teacher
Wildwood Farm & Daycare
02.2025 - 12.2025
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Happy Days Daycare & Preschool
01.2025 - 02.2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University