Jeniva Dapson
LA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 19 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Nanny
John and Danielle Jensen
08.2024 - Current
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Lead Infant Teacher
The Growing Place
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Encouraged curiosity and exploration of new concepts to provide a diverse and comprehensive education.
- Engaged students with immersive activities to expand on lecture topics.
- Maintained constant presence during playful activities to keep children safe.
- Prepared food and fed children nutritious snacks and meals.
- Followed parent's instructions regarding diet and daily routine.
- Developed friendly and compassionate relationships with parents and young children.
- Worked with administrators to develop and improve lesson plans, capitalizing on learning opportunities and incorporating new technologies.
- Supervised group activities, administering first aid as needed.
- Planned activities based on the ages and skill levels of children to advance knowledge of core subjects.
ECE Teacher
Los Angeles Education Partnership
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Kept records of over 5 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic, and social growth.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning. Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods. Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizon’s Family Solution
01.2007 - 06.2020
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Maintained tidy, clean, and safe environments for children. Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breast milk, formula, and solids.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities. Created infant area, toddler area, and preschool area of play within the daycare area. Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education and Administration
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona02-2024
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona09-2023
Skills
- Friendly
- Excellent Communicator
- Flexible
- Leadership
- Positive
- Outgoing
- Time-management
- Individualized support
- Safety and supervision
- Child's CPR certified
- Preparing meals
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Positive reinforcement
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Play-based learning
- Clear communication
Timeline
In-Home Nanny
John and Danielle Jensen
08.2024 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
The Growing Place
10.2021 - 06.2024
ECE Teacher
Los Angeles Education Partnership
09.2020 - 10.2022
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizon’s Family Solution
01.2007 - 06.2020
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Masters - Early Childhood Education and Administration
The University of Arizona Global Campus