Caring and nurturing daycare provider with over 20 years experience in the Early Childhood Education field. Passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Customer service leadership roles with communication skills. Passionate about being a daycare provider with the qualities a family looks for.
Skills
Elementary education
First aid and CPR
Food preparation and service
Instructional design
Payment processing
Verbal and written communication
Licensing and code logistics
Certified in Early Childhood Education
Excellent communication skills
Mother of two daughters
Accurate record keeping
Schedule creation and maintenance
Daycare management professional
Preschool educator
Certified Preschool Teacher
Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
Experience
05/2017 to Current
Owner/Childcare EducatorSahuarita Unified School District – Sahuarita, AZ,
Established direct lines of communication with parents, notifying of concerning behavior or health issues.
Resolved behavior issues and conflicts among participants, facilitating productive conversations and developing atmosphere of mutual respect.
Built program plans for youth of varying ages to support growth and development.
Maintained state licensing and code details, performing routine assessments to verify compliance.
Processed payment and enrollment details for student programs with commitment to accuracy and licensing compliance.
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
06/2007 to 06/2018
Dance InstructorPrimrose Schools – Sandy Springs, GA,
Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
Delivered individual instruction to students in between group classes.
Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
Coached sub-optimal and replacement performers on dance techniques and choreography for numbers.
Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques.
01/2012 to 12/2012
Personal NannyCyndi Sirard – City, STATE,
Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry, and sanitized play areas.
Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Posted parents' contact information and first responder phone numbers in case of emergency situations.
Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
06/2007 to 09/2009
Lead TeacherKindercare – City, STATE,
Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
Handled and resolved disciplinary issues according to district protocols.
Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2007 to to
Associate of Science: Early Childhood Education Fitchburg State University - Fitchburg, MA GPA:
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