Michelle Thompson

**** ****** ****

Gwynn Oaks, Md. 21114

410-***-****

ad0a21@r.postjobfree.com

“The more that you read. The more

you will know. The more that you

learn. The more places you shall go"

Dr . Seuss

"We should not teach children the

sciences but give them a taste for

them"

-Jean Jaques Rosseau

"Every child is gifted . They just

unwrap their gifts at different times"

-Unknow

Professional Profile

Youth Service professional skilled at managing groups of various ages and accessing child behavior, needs, and health to determine appropriate teaching style and action. Interpersonal communicator, working well with teams and families in providing consistent essential quality care for children, youth, and their families.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Lansdowne Senior High School Of Lansdowne Md., Business/Finance, College Completer and Early Child Development Program 1995 - 1999

Howard County Community College Of Columbia, Md., Continuing Education Program For Infant and Toddler Care Certification 2005

Howard County Community College Of Columbia, Md., Continuing Education Program For School Age Child Development Certification 2005

Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa. Early Childcare Administration Program, Minor in Infant And Toddler, Minor In Psychology 2011- Current

University of Maryland School of Social Work SEFEL New Infant/Toddler Modules 1-3 Certificates 2016

Maryland Department of Education Office of Child Care SEFEL Infant/ Toddler, Preschool Modules 1-3, Leadership Certificates

Key Qualifications

● Highly Developed Interpersonal Skills

● Self-motivated to ably coordinated daily office functions

● Functions well both independently and as a team member

● Adapts easily to new concepts: adept handling of multiple responsibilities

● Strong Team Player: Enthusiastic attitude motivates increased productivity in others

● Excellent Communications Skills and interpersonal

● Able to Diagnose and Accommodated to the needs of others

● Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids

● Implement technological approaches to subject material.

● Knowledge of child development principles and best practices

● Familiarity with licensing regulations and requirement for youth programs and childcare centers

● Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment Employment

Director, Smart fit Kids Before and After Care Summer Stem. March 2019 to February 2020

Working parallel with youth service team to provide inclusive child and youth support during the school year and summer enrichment program, focusing on the whole child.

● Oversee the daily operations of the child care center

“Education is the most powerful

weapon in which you can use

to change the world."

- Nelson Mandela

"Education is what remains after

one has forgotten everything he has

learned in school"

-Albert Einstein

"Our greatest natural source is the

mind of our children"

- Walter Elias Disney

● Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and educational programs

● Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children

● Supervise and support child care staff members

● Maintain open communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress

● Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and safety standards

● Manage budgets and financial records for the child care center

● Collaborate with community organizations to enhance the child care program Child Youth and School Services Part time CYPA February 2015 to September 2017. Working parallel with Lead and parents to create a enriched environment for infant and pre toddlers prepping the student with developmental skills to enhance their future education

● Lesson plans

● Observations

● Portfolio

● Special projects

● Classroom arrangements

● Parent teacher conference

The Young School May 2014 to 2015

Working parallel with parents to create a enriched environment for two year olds, prepping the student with developmental skills to enhance their future education

● Teacher trainer for the two year old program

● Observe and monitor children's play activities.

● Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

● Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.

● Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs. Informal Child Care Services August 2009 to October 2012 Working parallel with parents and school teachers providing a tutoring service and summer enrichment program that enhances the developmental skills of each child.

● Observe and monitor children's play activities.

● Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

● Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.

● Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.

● Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.

● Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods.

"When educating the minds of our

youth, we must not forget to educate

their hearts"

-Dalai Lama

"Don't learn to do, but learn in

doing. Let your falls not be on a

prepared ground, but let them be

bona fide falls in the rough and

tumble of the world"

-Samuel Butler

● Year round tutoring children ages 4-10

● Organizing lesson plan to improve studies and learning habits

● Planning and preparing lesson plans for summer enrichment program and activities

● Preparing news letters to help with parent program communication Columbia Academy Private Preschool School, Infant and Toddler Teacher 2005 –2007 Working parallel with parents to create a enriched environment for infants and toddlers, prepping the student with developmental skills to enhance their future education.

● Infant and Toddler training teacher

● Providing a balance enriched environment for infants and toddlers.

● Preparing lesson plans for the individual developmental growth of infant and toddlers.

● Observe and monitor children's play activities.

● Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

● Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.

● Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, letter recognition and songs.

● Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods. LaPetite Academy Early Learning Center, School Age Lead Teacher 2004 - 2005 Working alongside parents and school teachers in providing a balanced before and after school program that reinforced each child's developmental skills.

● Observe and monitor children's play activities.

● Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

● Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and exercise.

● Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.

● Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children. Life Touch School Photography, Sports Photographer, Baltimore, Md. 2004 – 2006 Working parallel with schools and little league programs to provide photographic memories during sports events and practices.

Michelle's Informal Child Care Services, Home Child Care Provider, Gwynn Oaks, Md. 2002 - 2004

Creating a healthy environment where both children and their parents enjoy their home child care experience.

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