Seeking full time position WORK FROM HOME

Dequawn Lee Parker

*** **** ****** ******* ****, VA 23607 **********@*****.*** 757-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Self-motivated, knowledgeable and organized professional with over 3+ years working in an Early Childhood Education capacity. Experienced child caretaker committed to creating a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for children by introducing them to age-appropriate activities. Known for working in collaborative work environments, team building engagement and being an effective communicator and team leader, with the ability to implement problem-solving skills to maintain company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Bryant & Stratton College 2020

Associates of Early Childhood Education

COURSEWORK:

Foundations of Early Childhood Care and Education

Child Growth and Development

Creative and Language Arts for Children

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

Child Behavior, Observation, and Evaluation

Family and Community Connections

Early Childhood Practice Experiences

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Child Care

Play Based Learning Strategies

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Building

Coaching/Mentoring

Activity Planning

Lesson Plans

Community Building

Communication

Safety

Policy & Procedure

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Royal Care Academy, Owner 2018-present

Supervises and cares for 12 children in home daycare setting, providing a nurturing, safe, and loving

environment for growth

Provides play and interaction to foster child development and growth

Administers medications and first aid as needed

Maintains documentation regarding child’s daily care

Creates an open line of communication, including written notes with parents regarding child’s needs

Prepares meals, snacks, and performs light cleaning, laundry, and dishes as needed

Creates a safe environment for children recognizing any hazards or risks

Communicates with child’s guardians regarding daily activities, nutrition, health via face to face and

written notes

Paul Burbank Elementary, Long term Substitute Teacher 2016-2018

Supervised and cared for 25 children in elementary classroom setting, providing a nurturing, safe,

and loving environment for growth

Maintained records pertaining to child’s attendance and progress notes

Initiated engaging and age appropriate lesson plans and activities with children

Assisted with classroom maintenance including cleanup of class, equipment, and materials

Family Dollar, Manager 2014-2016

Trained and supervised 50+ employees during 2-year tenure

Performed opening and closing store duties

Created weekly staff schedule

Monitored and completed all register reporting including all sales completed, credit card transactions, and EBT records

Handled all hiring and firing

Initiated and coordinated all vendor payments, inventory, and shipments

IBEX Global Services, Mentor/Trainer 2013-2016

Trained 500+ employees on customer service, phone etiquette, sales techniques at AT&T customer care call center during 3-year tenure

Conducted new employee orientation classes monthly instructing new call center employees on company branding, phone techniques, and efficient work practices

Performed one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with employees to provide instruction on best practices for growth

Provided feedback through employee performance evaluations

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