Jennifer Patton
Susanville
Summary
Dedicated caregiver skilled in child care, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships. Committed to creating safe, engaging environments that support children’s growth and development. Always willing to learn and improve more with trainings and further education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Caregiver
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
10.2016 - Current
- Observe and document children's physical, social, and emotional growth with DRDP's.
- Organize and maintain classroom environment, promoting a stimulating and safe space for exploration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Ensured children''s safety at all times by closely supervising indoor and outdoor activities, adhering to licensing regulations.
- Learn about every child's unique interests in order to better tailor lessons that capture their attention.
- Facilitate group activities that encouraged social interaction and teamwork among toddlers.
- Develop positive relationships with children and families to enhance emotional well-being and trust.
- Provided companionship and engage children in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Assist in creating engaging and educational activities for toddlers, enhancing developmental skills.
- Supported daily care routines, ensuring safety and well-being of children in the toddler room.
Work Study/ Substitute Teacher
Lassen College Child Development Center
08.2003 - 05.2015
- Fostered positive classroom environments that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to track progress and inform instruction.
- Assisted in creating engaging environment for infants.
- Coordinated daily activities, promoting cognitive and social skills among infants.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of classroom environment, adhering to health regulations.
- Facilitated communication with parents regarding child development and classroom activities.
- Participated in staff meetings, contributing valuable input on classroom improvements and curriculum planning.
- Provided individualized attention to each infant in order to support their unique developmental stages and abilities.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional techniques accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and ensure alignment with educational standards.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and the community to support educational initiatives.
- Encouraging education with children by implementing their interests in daily curriculum through observations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Lassen Community College
Susanville06-2010
Skills
- Loves children
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Child safety
- CPR and first aid
- Approachable
- Strong work ethic
- Friendly and likeable
- Problem-solving
- Child care
- Classroom management
- Verbal communication
- Play-based learning
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Parental communication
- Lesson planning
- Toddler Care
- First aid training
Timeline
Associate Caregiver
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
10.2016 - Current
Work Study/ Substitute Teacher
Lassen College Child Development Center
08.2003 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Lassen Community College