ELIZABETH GERA
**** ****** ****** ***** **. Louis, MO 63129 314-***-**** [p]
ablpya@r.postjobfree.com [e]
PROFILE
. Consistently provide a healthy, safe, fun environment for children to
explore without undue risks.
. Caring, dependable, flexible, upbeat personality.
. Able to adapt quickly and effectively to challenging and emergency
situations.
. Instantaneously build rapport with children, parents/guardians and co-
workers.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Goddard School, Fenton, MO
Lead Teacher August 2005 - Present
. Supervise a group of (8) children from 12 to 18 months old.
. Create weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters and calendars.
. Maintain records on individual children including daily observations
and progresses along with information about activities and behaviors.
. Prepare monthly portfolios for each child along with bi-annual
progress reports.
. Sustain a consistent, open line of communication with all parents and
guardians; provide guidance on children's behavior and social
development.
. Manage daily opening and occasional closing procedures of the facility
as well as the opening and closing of the 12-24-month-old room while
maintaining QA standard across the board.
The Goddard School, Fenton, MO
Assistant Teacher August 2002 - August 2005
. Worked with a group of (8) children from 18 to 24 months old.
. Led children in various activities such as reading, painting, drawing,
and singing.
. Prepared daily reports on individual children's activities and
behaviors.
. Communicated with parents and guardians on a daily basis.
Private Home, St. Louis, MO June 2002-September 2002
Full-Time Nanny
. Assumed complete responsibility for four children, ages three months
to eight years old.
. Created a positive childcare climate by preparing various activities,
playing games, avoiding conflict situations and nurturing self-esteem.
. Various duties included helping children with daily routines such as
dressing, eating, sleeping and hygiene as well as preparing and
serving nutritious meals.
Xcentrix Home D cor Store, St. Louis, MO January 2000 - December 2002
Sales
. Opening and closing store
. Greet customers and work cash register
. Keep store organized and stock shelves
KinderCare, St. Louis, MO May 1998 - December 2000
Teacher
. Supervised various groups of children from ages six weeks to nine
years old.
. Create weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters and calendars.
. Maintain records on individual children including daily observations
and progresses along with information about activities and behaviors.
. Sustain a consistent, open line of communication with all parents and
guardians; provide guidance on children's behavior and social
development.
EDUCATION
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis, MO September 1999-
Present
. Working toward certificate in Early Child Care
. Have taken classes in Microsoft Office
. Have taken photography classes
Oakville Senior High School, St. Louis, MO September 1996 - June 1999
SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Office
. Certified in First-Aid application and care