April Vredenburgh
Energetic professional looking to move forward
Albany, NY 12205
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I have been in the field of child care for the last 20 years. I am passionate about my work and the children. I am looking for an opportunity to utilize my knowledge in the field. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Assistant Director
Lindsey’s House Early Learning Center - Stratford, CT July 2023 to December 2023
Head Teacher
YMCA - New Haven, CT
October 2022 to June 2023
Administrative assistant
Bright Beginnings Learning Center - Fairfield, CT
May 2022 to June 2022
Lead Teacher
Tutor Time - Shelton, CT
February 2021 to May 2022
Maintenance of children's care and safety, implementation of lesson plans, Safety checks, utilization of BrightWheel, nurturing children, caring of basic needs of children. Teacher
ABCD Head Start - Bridgeport, CT
November 2016 to January 2020
Maintenance of children's care and safety, lesson planning, implementation of plans, safety checks and reporting of problems.
Sales Associate
Once Upon a Child - Milford, CT
April 2016 to September 2016
Cashier, stocking, tagging, cleaning up the store
Site Director
Trumbull Loves Children
August 2012 to October 2015
Assistant teacher
Trumbull Loves Children
February 2008 to November 2011
Assistant teacher
Tutor Time
December 2001 to October 2007
Caring for children, can driver, safety checks and reporting Cashier
Dunkin Donuts
July 2001 to September 2001
Cashier
Xpect discounts
March 1999 to June 2000
Education
Associate in Early Childhood Education
GateWay Community College - New Haven, CT
September 2001 to May 2004
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Microsoft office suite (10+ years)
• Filing (10+ years)
• Computer Literate (10+ years)
• Copying, faxing (6 years)
• Great People Skills (10+ years)
• Great Customer Service (10+ years)
• Management (4 years)
• Teaching
• Organizational Skills
• CPR
• retail sales
• Time Management
• Marketing
• Childcare
• Early Childhood Education
• Classroom Management
• Special Education
• Behavior Management
• Childcare
• Classroom Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Medication Administration
• Classroom Experience
• Preschool Experience
• Tutoring
• Autism Experience
• Curriculum Development
• Experience with Children
• Experience Working With Students
• Toddler Care
• Infant Care
• Administrative Experience
• Special Needs
• Leadership
• Google Suite
Certifications and Licenses
CT Head teacher certification
Present
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Medication Administration
October 2022 to October 2024
Driver's License
January 2023 to April 2029
Assessments
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient March 2022
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient March 2022
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
May 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
March 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Building relationships for childcare providers — Proficient March 2022
Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0–3 Full results: Proficient
Elementary school classroom management — Proficient January 2020
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Proficient
Early childhood development — Proficient
February 2022
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Proficient
Scheduling — Proficient
June 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to cross-reference agendas and itineraries avoid conflicts when create schedules.
Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Proficient
March 2022
Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Proficient
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