Assisted in early childhood education by supporting developmental milestones and crafting engaging learning spaces. Applied effective classroom management strategies to nurture a supportive environment. Gained knowledge in curriculum development tailored to meet the specific needs of young children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Hummingbird Daycare & Ministries
Holland
05.2023 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to two-year-olds' developmental stages.
Implemented daily activities enhancing language, cognitive, and motor skills.
Facilitated a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
Trained and mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open lines of communication regarding student development and concerns.
Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's development and learning.
Babysitting
Erinn & Ted Evans
Santa Claus
06.2022 - 08.2022
Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
After School Care Assistant
Chrisney Elementary School
Chrisney
11.2021 - 08.2022
Cared for children ages 3 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Restaurant Hostess
Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
Dale
02.2021 - 01.2022
Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage Hills High School
Lincoln City
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
Skills
Managing Routines
Creates Engaging Lesson Plans for Toddlers
Behavior Modeling
Punctuality
Praise and Encouragement
Positive Parent Interaction
Behavior Redirection
Additional Information
Certified in CPR and First Aid, Training in Paths to Quality and NAEYC
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom at Teacher’s Pet Pre-School and Infant CenterLead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom at Teacher’s Pet Pre-School and Infant Center