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Lameeka Breland

Victorville

Summary

Adept Childcare Provider with a proven track record from LaJoaune McClellan, excelling in child supervision and CPR training. Leveraged patience and empathy to foster strong family relationships and ensure a safe, nurturing environment. Achieved significant improvements in child development through innovative activity planning and positive reinforcement techniques.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider

LaJoaune McClellan
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.

Childcare Provider

Sharon Breland
05.2016 - 01.2020
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.

Teachers Assistant

Peoples Self Help Housing At Canyon Creek Learning
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.

Customer Service Cashier

Food 4 Less Supermarket
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling transactions and addressing inquiries.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.

Job Coach

NCI Affiliates
06.2005 - 04.2009

Promoted and developed employment and on the job training opportunities for disadvantaged applicants.

Excited daily operations of cashiering, retail work, and janitorial work.

Trained and managed six clients in the running of the company's thrift store,and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.

Trained and managed a janitorial crew for Camp Roberts Army Base ( in San Miguel Ca.) and achieved significant improvements in their productivity as well.

Assisted employers in establishing wage scales commensurate with prevailing rates.

Assisted employers in revising standards which includes and excludes clients from certain jobs.

Established relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints, and the progress of recently placed disadvantaged applicants.

  • Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
  • Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and selfconfidence.
  • Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
  • Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.

Customer Service Cashier

Mr. Black
01.2000 - 05.2005

Counted money in the cash drawer at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts were correct and there was adequate change.

Received cash from customers and employees in payment for goods and services, and recorded amounts received.

Made change, and issued receipts to customers.

Stocked shelves, and marked prices on shelves and items.

Organized and displayed the floral arrangements in store.

Completed inventory of merchandise and ordered products needed for the store.

Answered customers questions, and provided information on procedures and policies.

Read and recorded totals shown on cash register tape and verified against cash on hand.

  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.

Childcare Provider

SELFEMPLOYED
12.1998 - 08.2001
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.

Childcare Provider

SELFEMPLOYED
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, And Paso Robles Ca.

Certificate -

International Air And Hospitality Academy
Ontario, CA
06.1999

High School Diploma -

Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Child Supervision
  • CPR training
  • Childcare
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Safety understanding
  • Hygiene and Cleanliness
  • Activity Planning
  • Meal Preparation

Timeline

Childcare Provider

LaJoaune McClellan
03.2020 - 07.2023

Childcare Provider

Sharon Breland
05.2016 - 01.2020

Teachers Assistant

Peoples Self Help Housing At Canyon Creek Learning
08.2013 - 05.2016

Customer Service Cashier

Food 4 Less Supermarket
09.2010 - 08.2011

Job Coach

NCI Affiliates
06.2005 - 04.2009

Customer Service Cashier

Mr. Black
01.2000 - 05.2005

Childcare Provider

SELFEMPLOYED
12.1998 - 08.2001

Childcare Provider

SELFEMPLOYED
01.1998 - 12.2000

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cuesta College

Certificate -

International Air And Hospitality Academy

High School Diploma -

Paso Robles High School
Lameeka Breland