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DAYCARE TEACHER
Summary

Attentive and creative Day care teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills to promote well-being. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Inspired to promote physical health, emotional and social health as complement to academic progress.

Skills
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Supply inventory
  • Proven team leader
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Positive and cheerful
  • Creative arts talent
  • Classroom management
  • Universal precautions certificate
  • Strong computer skills
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Active listener
  • Story time, arts and crafts
  • Punctual
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Socialization techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Nutrition
  • Training in food handling preparation
  • Daycare management professional
  • Emergency procedures
  • Approachable
  • Reliable
  • Playful
Experience
Nichols Hills Elementary | Edmond, OKDaycare Teacher01/2019 - 04/2020
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Mediated talks between parents and teachers regarding disciplinary concerns.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Completed daily paperwork for agencies such as Child Protection Services and Resource and Referral Centers.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
  • Employed variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
  • Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Served on advisory committee to spearhead measures to bring interior and exterior areas up to ADA code.
  • Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child's activities.
  • Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Identified early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and brought problems to parents' attention.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Routinely picked children up from school and activities.
  • Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.
  • Carefully monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Made house calls and held one-on-one progress report sessions with parents after working hours.
  • Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.
  • Implemented positive discipline; followed policy of warning, timeout, talk and parent check-in.
  • Made policy decisions in conjunction with daycare board.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Escorted children on outings and trips to local parks and zoos.
  • Created infant area, toddler area and preschool area of play within daycare area.
  • Maintained developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Led reading classes for preschool-aged children to build foundational knowledge.
  • Offered stimulating curriculum accommodating all learning styles.
  • Controlledadministrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
  • Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
  • Participated in home visits, parent meetings and developmental screenings.
Erin Cantrell | Edmond, OKNanny01/2017 - 12/2019
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
  • Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children.
  • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
  • Affectionately cared for [number] children, ages [age] to [age] for [number] years.
  • Cleaned and tidied house, including doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floors and dusting.
  • Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Coordinated after-school activities and transportation for [Number] children for practices and events.
  • Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
  • Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout each day to promote mental and emotional development.
  • Walked children home from bus stop by meeting at specific time, helping cross street and watching for cars.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Assisted children by checking homework, quizzing on various subjects and helping with [Task].
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of [Number] and [Number] years old to stimulate development.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Researched food allergies to better understand and provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
  • Scheduled doctor, dentist and haircut appointments.
  • Safely transported children to range of extracurricular activities, including dance, [Type] and [Type].
  • Tutored children in [subject] and [subject].
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects, and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and reading books.
  • Built relationships with children by regularly discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
  • Supervised children while parents were on vacation, business trips and weekend getaways.
  • Cooked nutritious meals for family of [Number] each [Timeframe] to promote healthy diet.
  • Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
  • Assisted children with homework and implemented school material in practical, everyday activities.
  • Engaged children with games and puzzles.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
  • Calculated amount owed for services and collected payment from parents.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and [Location] after activities.
  • Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child's day.
Upper Crust Pizza | Edmond, OKHostess01/2017 - 12/2018
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses.
  • Backed up serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for incoming guests.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Checked dining and serving areas every [Timeframe] to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and accurately estimate wait times.
  • Walked through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs.
  • Answered telephone to provide establishment information and take party reservations.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.
  • Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations.
  • Recognized VIP customers immediately and provided special treatment, including preferred tables.
  • Transported all dirty glassware and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
  • Maintained open communication with kitchen staff regarding cook times to prevent overloading workers and creating dissatisfied customers.
  • Made special accommodations for customers by collaborating with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Accommodated guests with special needs, including accommodations for child seats and wheelchairs.
  • Supported management by helping resolving customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
  • Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
  • Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
  • Checked menus to verify current selection availability and cleanliness.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Greeted guests entering restaurant and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist, distributing pagers to waiting guests.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Enhanced guests' experiences by fulfilling special requests during visits.
  • Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested appetizers or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Cleaned and restocked front counter areas, got change for register and checked server supplies.
  • Prepared banquet room for next function by resetting room, cleaning surfaces and replenishing supplies.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Notified servers after seating parties in section for prompt service.
  • Scheduled reservations, notified servers and managers of large groups in advance and prepared seating ahead of guests arrival.
  • Answered front of house phone to inform customers of wait times, take reservations and record to-go orders.
  • Answered questions about food and order statuses for waiting customers.
Education and Training
Memorial High School | Edmond, OKHigh School Diploma2018
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Nichols Hills Elementary
  • Erin Cantrell
  • Upper Crust Pizza

School Attended

  • Memorial High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Daycare Teacher
  • Nanny
  • Hostess

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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