YOLANDA WHITESINGER
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Proficient Program Assistant driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support. Successful at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities. Willing to work hard and take on any role to learn and develop acquired skills while making positive contribution to program needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
MCCS Child Development Center South
Quantico, VA
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Organized activities to promote children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Recorded information about behavior, food served and medications administered.
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
- Wrote newsletters and email to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
- Monitored educational progress by keeping detailed individual charts and files.
- Frequently substituted in office and classroom areas.
- Filled in at the main desk, assisting parents, organizing children's files, handled payments, screened families during Covid.
Lead Teacher
Children's Lighthouse
Murrieta , CA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked on motor, visual, and physical skills through hands-on activities, supported play and looking at books.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Led developmentally appropriate activities for 12 children in a toddler classroom.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, and curriculum.
- Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
Lead Teacher
ABC Child Care Center
Temecula, CA
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed classroom of 12-18 children ages 12 months to 2 years.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Clearly communicated to children in developmentally appropriate way.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Maintained a safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Monitored educational progress by keeping detailed individual charts and files.
Intern Teacher
Mt. San Jacinto Community College Child Development Center
Menifee, CA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Implemented curriculum.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way.
Child Care Provider Accredited Child Care Provider
Okinawa, Japan, Japan
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Managed an in-home daycare with 1 infants, 3 toddlers and preschoolers and 3 school-aged children.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, of child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Licensed Child Care Provider
Family Child Care
Oceanside, CA
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Cared for children of various ages (6 weeks-12 years) with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Maintained safe, healthy and comfortable childcare environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development and Education
Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Menifee, CA12.2015
Skills
- People-oriented
- First Aid/CPR
- Detail-oriented
- Professional and mature
- Organization
- Communication
Timeline
Program Assistant
MCCS Child Development Center South
11.2018 - 02.2021
Lead Teacher
Children's Lighthouse
09.2017 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher
ABC Child Care Center
01.2016 - 02.2017
Intern Teacher
Mt. San Jacinto Community College Child Development Center
08.2015 - 12.2015
Child Care Provider Accredited Child Care Provider
01.2007 - 05.2010
Licensed Child Care Provider
Family Child Care
10.2004 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Child Development and Education
Mt. San Jacinto Community College
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