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SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD CAREGIVER
Professional Summary

Capable teaching professional with solid leadership approach, program management knowledge and mission for inclusion. Passionate about child development and creating an environment for all children to feel loved and accepted in their uniqueness. Believer in positive encouragement and reinforcement, as well as fostering growth of students both academically and emotionally.

Skills
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Supervision
  • Activity Planning
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
  • Child development
Work History
10/2017 - 06/2019Special Needs Child Caregiver | Company Name - City, State
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and get dressed for the day, leading by example.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
01/2017 - 10/2017Lead Teacher | Company Name - City, State
  • Instructed 9 students in yoga, music, and sign-language principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Planned and prepared activities for one year old students.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
08/2015 - 01/2017Floater Teacher | Company Name - City, State
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Managed disciplinary actions for unacceptable behavior, working with individuals and supporting educational elements of remediation process.
  • Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
  • Monitored up to 50 students simultaneously with confidence and leadership working with Latchkey.
Education
05/2015Ursuline Academy , CityHigh School Diploma:
Saint Louis Community College, City, StateAssociate of Arts: General Studies
Expected in 05/2023Missouri Baptist University, City, StateBachelor of Science: Special Education Cross Categorical K-12
Fitness

I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years old, I firmly believe I am the woman I am today because of the love I found for the gym and my health. I am passionate about leading a healthy lifestyle for my family, as well as being able function optimally so I can serve others being my best self.

Mission Trips

I believe my lifetime calling is to serve. I've gone on a mission trip to New Orleans to help rebuild houses for hurricane Katrina, I gone on a mission trip to London to serve different organizations who help the homeless, and I have volunteered locally with DASA which sparked my passion to serve special needs children. It is my dream to serve in a third world country, and utilize my summers to help those less fortunate.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Ursuline Academy
  • Saint Louis Community College
  • Missouri Baptist University

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Needs Child Caregiver
  • Lead Teacher
  • Floater Teacher

Degrees

  • High School Diploma :
    Associate of Arts : General Studies
    Bachelor of Science : Special Education Cross Categorical K-12

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