Child Care Professional

My name is Karissa Nappi. I am ** years old and I have over 9 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field.

Experience

Senior Staff Teacher, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Washington, DC

2012 to present

I am currently working as a Infant Teacher at DOE Bright Horizon Center. My responsibilities are to create lesson plans, talk with the parents about there child’s growth and development everyday and at parent/teacher conferences.

Senior Staff Teacher, Kindercare Learning Centers, Waldorf, MD

2009 to 2012

I started off working as the Lead Teacher for the two year old program. Worked with the School-Age children in the summertime. Helped with the Pre-School Graduation. Opened and closed the center. Became the Lead teacher for the Infant Program once I received my 45 Hour Infant/Toddler certification. I also received my CDA in Preschool in the spring of 2012.

Kiddie Academy Learning Center, Upper Marlboro, MD 2007 to 2009

I started off working as the Lead Teacher for the two year old program. i became the Lead School-Age teacher once I received my 45 Hour School-Age certification. I also worked in the front office, did work schedules for the staff, helped in the kitchen if needed, gave tours to new families and opened and closed the center on a daily basis.

Child World Learning Center, Upper Marlboro, MD 2006 to 2007

Started off as a teacher’s aid for the Pre-School program. Worked with the School-Age children during the summer. Opened and closed the center on a daily basis. Became the Lead Teacher in the Two year old program once I received my 90 Hour Child Care Certification

Education

Frederick Douglass High School- GED- 2001 to 2005

Certifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) in Preschool, Child Care 90 Hour, Infant/Toddler 45 Hour, School-Age 45 Hour, CPR and First Aid

I have a score of 455 on my ParaProfessional Test (Paperwork provided upon request)

I am in the process of going back to school for my BA in Early Childhood Education.

Skills

I am very trustworthy, organize with my work, dependable, helpful, creative, communicate well with others, friendly, energetic, flexible, operate equipment easily, and learn new things quickly .

Willing to go to trainings, take classes and travel for work.

References

Available upon request

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