Kelly Strathmann

Lead Daycare Teacher

815-***-**** adz8si@r.postjobfree.com Lake in the Hills, IL 60156-5823 CAREER OBJECTIVE

Patient professional experienced in providing reliable and compassionate care to children of all ages. Well-versed in developing lesson plans, implementing educational activities, and providing a safe and nurturing environment. Skilled in building positive relationships with parents and guardians, collaborating with fellow teachers, and managing student behaviors. A natural teacher who adores working with children, and is dedicated to fostering a child's physical, mental, and emotional development.

EXPERIENCE

LEAD DAYCARE TEACHER, Crystal Lake, Illinois

La Petite Academy, January 2012-Present

• Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to maximize physical health and safety.

• Helped children explore world, improve motor skills, and grow vocabulary.

• Created organized classroom that encouraged children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.

• Worked with co-teacher to implement lesson plans from research-informed learning curriculum.

• Engaged families in conversation about child's education and features and benefits of programs.

• Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children. EDUCATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AECE), Aurora, IL

Aurora University, May 2011

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AECE), MCHENRY, IL

Mchenry County College, December 2010

SKILLS

Customer Service Child CPR District Standards Parent Communication Infant Care Food Handling Preparation Age-Appropriate Curriculum Progress Reporting Infant, Toddler And Preschool Curricula

CERTIFICATIONS

• Cpr certification • First Aid certification