Melissa Piller
Halethorpe
Summary
Energergenic Daycare Provider with over 10 years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
Halethorpe
09.2011 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities for diverse learning styles.
- Managed daily schedules and routines to ensure smooth transitions between activities.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of the daycare space according to health standards.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Organized playtime activities to encourage creativity and physical development.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that included music, art, outdoor games, and reading stories.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Sanitized toys and equipment on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Assisted in potty training children while providing positive reinforcement when successful.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to health codes and safety standards within the facility.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each child warmly upon arrival every morning.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Supervised children during outdoor playtime to ensure safety at all times.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Demonstrated patience while working with young children who may have difficulty following directions or expressing themselves clearly.
Daycare Co-Provider
Self-employeed
Halethorpe
09.2004 - 08.2011
- Provided nurturing care to children in a safe and engaging environment.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities for diverse learning styles.
- Managed daily schedules and routines to ensure smooth transitions between activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of the daycare space according to health standards.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Assisted in potty training children while providing positive reinforcement when successful.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Education
Lansdowne High School
Halethorpe , MdUp And Running, Health And Safety, Discipline In Child Care, Family Diversity, Parents And Childcare,afrer School Programs, ADHD, Caring For Children In Your Home, Inclusive Early Childhood Programs, - Child Development
Care Courses School
Children's Challenging Behavior, Preventing Child Abuse And Helping Its Victims, Helping Children Cope In A Violent War. CPR First Aid For Infant, Child And Adults. - Child Development
Care Courses School
Skills
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Flexibility in planning
- Creative thinking
- Recreational supervision
- Activities leadership
- Health and safety
- Activities planning
- Behavior management techniques
- Field trip planning
- CPR training
- Housekeeping
- Child supervision
- Patience and empathy
- First aid training
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2011 - Current
Daycare Co-Provider
Self-employeed
09.2004 - 08.2011
Lansdowne High School
Up And Running, Health And Safety, Discipline In Child Care, Family Diversity, Parents And Childcare,afrer School Programs, ADHD, Caring For Children In Your Home, Inclusive Early Childhood Programs, - Child Development
Care Courses School
Children's Challenging Behavior, Preventing Child Abuse And Helping Its Victims, Helping Children Cope In A Violent War. CPR First Aid For Infant, Child And Adults. - Child Development
Care Courses School