Child Care Direct
Resume:
Summary
Experienced leader with over ** years of years of child care experience in a variety of roles
Reliable education professional with the ability to independently work through challenging situations
Core Competencies
Training & Development Staff Management Conflict Resolution
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking. Use resources to make responsible decisions in a high-energy environment, adapt quickly to change, time management, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Supervision. Focused self-direction with little or no supervision and thrives from constructive criticism.
Team-Oriented. Always optimistic and looking for ways to boost morale with coworkers and customers.
Interpersonal Skills. Excellent communication skills over-the-phone and in-person. Maintains professionalism, especially under high-pressure situations. Can positively and successfully diffuse a stressful situation.
Experience
Direct Support Staff • 4th Avenue Homes, Willmar, MN • 06/2023 – Present
• Provide direct care to adults with disabilities, including assistance with personal hygiene and daily living activities
Lead Preschool Teacher • YMCA Early Learning Center, Spicer, MN • 06/2023 – Present
•Supervise preschool room staff and provide direct care and learning activities to preschool
•Assist with development and delivery of curriculum for preschool-age children
•Follow safety policies as determined by the organization and the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services
Director • Eagles Nest Child Care (Community Christian School) • 07/2021 – 06/2023
•Provide daily management and oversight of childcare center operations, including budget and staff
•Recruit and hire childcare center staff with assistance from school administration
•Develop a safe and secure learning environment for toddler and pre-school age children in a Christian setting
•Monitor licensing requirements for staff and provide coaching and professional development opportunities
•Supervise lesson plan development and execution to ensure they are developmentally appropriate
•Resolve staff and parent conflicts in a calm and professional manner
•Cover classroom management and teaching as needed for teacher absences
•Collaborate with teachers and school administration to create best practices of child care in the organization
•Build interconnected relationships between parents and the school’s Christian mission
Lead Toddler Teacher • Eagles Nest Child Care (Community Christian School) • 08/2015 – 07/2021
•Supervise toddler room staff and provide direct care and learning activities to toddlers in a Christian setting
•Lead learning activities including art/sensory projects, basic shapes and colors, name recognition, counting, reading, large motor skills, self-help skills, and potty training
•Follow safety policies as determined by the organization and the State of Minnesota Department of Human
Services
Melissa L. Buddy (continued)
Work Experience (continued)
Lead Toddler Teacher • Stay ‘N Play Child Care Center, Willmar, MN • 07/2009 – 07/2023
•Open and prepare facility (keyholder) for the day’s activities.
•Supervise toddler room staff and provide direct care and learning activities to toddlers
•Follow safety policies as determined by the organization and the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services
Substitute Preschool Teacher • Praise and Play Preschool, Spicer, MN • 10/2013 – 05/2016
•Provide afternoon substitute teacher services as needed
•Led students through lesson plans for first and last name recognition, writing letters and numbers, and math, science and language activities
Float Teacher • YMCA Child Care Center, Willmar, MN • 08/2007 – 07/2009
• Assist teachers in all rooms (infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten prep) with activities that were developmentally appropriate
Education and Certifications
B.S., Elementary (K-6) Education • St. Cloud State University, 1993
A.S., Child Development • Brainerd Community College, 1990
First Aid and CPR Certified • 08/29/2023
Mandated Reporter
Continued education training classes have been taken as needed for various licensing requirements.
Other Important Highlights
Community and Volunteer Service
• Lego Club Assistant • The Resource Center Program, West Central Industries • 01/2015-03/2018 Assisted 7 to 12-year-olds on the autism spectrum with learning language skills, including asking for help and working together in a group setting.
Contact this candidate