Resourceful Associate Teacher with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Care Worker
Escalon Children Services
11.2017 - 07.2023
Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Child Care Assistant
Learning Tree Children's Center
11.2017 - 07.2023
Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Field Supervisor
De Palma Farms
06.2010 - 09.2010
Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
Journeyman Carpenter
Ghehrig Conponet Framing
06.2006 - 07.2007
Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.