Lyric Bender
Experienced Childcare worker with a passion for music, nature, and art
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Four Oaks Child and Family Services- Cedar Rapids IA DECEMBER 2019- MARCH 2020
Cared for the abused and neglected children of Iowa overnight. Duties including but not limited to the following: Supervising family interactions, Supervising sibling interactions, Identifying tools, resources and/or supports within the community, Advocating for children/families referred to FCS services, Telephoning contacts with the parent(s)/adult(s) in the case, Working with Family Support Specialists and Intervention Specialists assigned to the case and work as a cohesive team member providing case supervision. Calvary Christian PreSchool and DayCare- Assistant Teacher 2-3
SEPTEMBER 2018-2019
Helped Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms, Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities, Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse interests and learning styles of children, Developed and maintain positive relationships with children and parents, Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals, Track childrens’ progress and report to parents, Maintain a clean and tidy classroom, Help children reach developmental milestones, Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans, Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills, Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times, Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies, Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling, Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures
Hand In Hand Early Childhood Development and Education Center- Cedar Rapids, IA- Floating Assistant
JUNE 2018 - SEPTEMBER 2018 (SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT)
Served as a Floating Assistant for the summer, Primarily working with ages one and three.
Campbell Christian School, Campbell, CA — Extended Care Counselor*
JUNE 2017 - AUGUST 2017 (SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT)
Responsible for the health, safety, and general well being of large and small groups of children ranging from ages 5-12, on and off campus. Camp Wyoming, Wyoming, IA — Cabin Counselor*
MAY 2016 - AUGUST 2016 (SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT)
Planed, led, and implemented camp programs for children, Provided high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants, Supervised campers and ensured their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being, Maintained a schedule for camp participants, Facilitated and created lesson plans for daily activities, Organized and led various small and large group activities, Ensured the cleanliness of the site, Assisted in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance, Knowledgeable of all emergency procedures associated SKILLS
Plays Guitar, Music Games
for Kids, Nursery Rhymes,
CPR, First Aid, & AED
Certified multiple times.
Familiar with Gentle
Parenting, Visible Child and
Montessori Methods, Arts
and Crafts, Lesson Planning,
Parent/Teacher
Correspondence, Creative
Problem Solving,Punctual,
Team Building Exercises,
Most experience with ages
0-4, Teachers Assistant, Infant
Care, Special Needs Care
REFERENCES
Katie Dean
Former Employer (Campbell Christian
Schools)
Phone: 408-***-****
Email: *****@*****************.***
Hannah Christiansen
Parent
Phone:319-***-****
Email:
Tim & Stephanie King
Parents
Phone:319-***-****
Email:******************@*****.**
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with the camp program, Recorded and tracked camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them, Mediated any campers’ disputes, enforced and followed all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your charges at all times, Maintained constant surveillance of the pool/body of water areas, performed additional duties as assigned.