PAMELA CULLERS BENNER

*** ******* **** ***** *******, IA, 523**-***-*** 0734

adq7ve@r.postjobfree.com /pamela cullers benner 55880618a/ Organized, resourceful, experienced childcare provider looking to bring those skills to a new career. EXPERIENCE

JULY 2001 CURRENT

OWNER/OPERATOR, NEW BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE, NORTH LIBERTY

• Exceptional, age appropriate care to up to 12 children between ages 6 weeks to 12 years

Promote physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development through well planned classroom lessons, games, and outside activities.

Assist children in developing fine motor skills, social, communication and problem solving skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.

Balance schedules to provide optimal rest, play, and educational periods.

• Prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, adhering to all state nutrition requirements and adjusting to individual dietary needs and restrictions.

• Secure and maintain indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.

• Improve group and individual behavior with positive management strategies.

• Engage groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting.

• Discuss new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.

• Maintain organized and clean classroom and work areas.

• Provide parents/guardians with a recorded information about behavior, food served, and medications administered.

• Use techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling.

• Incorporate music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.

• Observe and monitor play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.

Responsible for all bookkeeping, budgeting, and tax records for the business, as well as childcare records for parents/guardians.

APRIL 1997 – JULY 2001

CLERK II, THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, HEART UNIT, IOWA CITY

• Transcribed doctor’s notes.

• Coordinate office activities.

• Scheduled special tests/procedure.

• Order office supplies as needed for unit.

EDUCATION

MAY 1986

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Business emphasis.

SKILLS

Able to concentrate in noisy, busy environments

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate

Resourceful

Patient

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