KAYLE WALTERS
Catonsville
Summary
Energetic childcare professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Sarah Bao
Baltimore, MD
10.2023 - Current
- Provided nurturing care, ensuring emotional and physical well-being of children in home environment.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to individual learning needs and interests.
- Managed daily schedules, coordinating meals, playtime, and rest periods effectively.
- Maintained open communication with parents about children's progress and behavior
- Designed and implemented engaging educational activities tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Coordinated schedules for playdates, educational outings, and extracurricular activities.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
Nanny Share
Luke and Sarah Penne and Katie and Chris Hourihan
Baltimore, MD
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging educational activities tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment by monitoring daily routines and behavioral patterns.
- Fostered strong communication with parents regarding children's progress and any concerns.
- Coordinated schedules for playdates, educational outings, and extracurricular activities.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Nanny
Rob Glotfelty and Kate Glotfelty
Towson, MD
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Communicated clearly and frequently with the family to ensure best possible care for the child.
- Created a daily schedule that was flexible and catered to the needs of the child.
- Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child's individual needs.
- Kept detailed records of each child's progress including meals eaten, naps taken.
- Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Baltimore, MD
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Provided assistance to families and advocated for implementation of individual educational plans for students in need.
Childcare Worker
Merritt gym
Baltimore, MD
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, crafts, music, and outdoor play.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among peers.
- Followed strict confidentiality policies when discussing sensitive information about families.
- Reported any concerning behaviors or issues to supervisors immediately.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors from children.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Daycare Teacher
American Kenpo Karate Academy
Dundalk, MD
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Chaperoned children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Education
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The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD01.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Patapsco High School & Center For Arts
Baltimore, MD06.2017
Skills
- Proficient with school to home communication
- Effective Team Leader
- Activity and Event Planning
- Family Support
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- First Aid and CPR
- Skilled in Working With Special Needs Children
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Learning ASL
- Music and dance encouragement
- Toileting and feeding
Certification
- Maryland State Department of Education
- Childcare and Covid-19 training (November)
- Basic Health and Safety Training (February)
- Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
- Supporting breastfeeding in the child care setting
- Care Courses
- Understanding each other: communicating with families, staff, and your community
- Smart Horizons
- 45 hour pre-service training (preschool child growth and development)
- Childcare Education Institute
- Outdoor safety in the early childhood setting (January)
- Orientation to child care: roles and responsibilities for teachers Completed continuing education in childcare (January)
- Protecting infants: reducing the risk of SIDS and shaken baby syndrome (June)
- Family child care basics (October)
- Loose parts: incorporating found objects and open-ended materials found in the classroom (October)
- The mentoring process: developing professionalism from within (November)
- Hiring and developing staff members (November)
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (November)
Timeline
Nanny Share
Luke and Sarah Penne and Katie and Chris Hourihan
08.2024 - 08.2025
Private Nanny
Sarah Bao
10.2023 - Current
Nanny
Rob Glotfelty and Kate Glotfelty
03.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
12.2019 - 05.2023
Childcare Worker
Merritt gym
10.2018 - 01.2020
Daycare Teacher
American Kenpo Karate Academy
03.2016 - 08.2018
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The Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma - undefined
Patapsco High School & Center For Arts