AVERY CLIFFORD
Sneads Ferry
Summary
A dependable employee seeking an opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Focused Child Caretaker delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offers 3+ years in Education/Childcare worker industry environments and top-notch abilities in creating healthy relationships with both the child and parents while still disciplining and teaching the child acceptable behaviors. Trained in working in classrooms and outside of classrooms, watching large groups of children at once, creating arts and crafts activities as well as physical activities, and setting them up. As well as, cleaning up and disinfecting all toys, tables, floors, and bathrooms to prevent germs from spreading.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Nest
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
In-Home Nanny
Margo Kermon
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Consulted regularly with parents about behaviors, academics and children's needs
- Promoted self-control and self-confidence in children under care
- Encouraged and instructed children to develop healthy personal habits
- Kept home environment neat, clean and optimal for children's development
- Read to children to encourage love of books and learning
- Improved behavior with modeling and positive reinforcement techniques
- Gave first aid in case of injury and assessed need for additional care
- Offered games and physical activities to help minimize screen time
- Used arts and crafts to help young children develop motor skills
- Maintained firm discipline, played with children and helped with tough social, emotional and academic situations
School Year
Burrillville Extended Care
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
- Ensured safety of all children by following daycare policies and procedures
- Collaborated with other staff members to create activity plans and schedules
- Set up materials needed for daily activities, such as arts and crafts or physical activity games
- Greeted parents and children upon arrival at the facility each day and dismissed each child every day
- Helped each child individually with schoolwork that was taken home
- Provided children with food each day after school
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment
- Worked with children with disabilities
- Children ages varied from 5-12
Summer Camp
Burrillville Extended Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized play areas, surfaces, and toys to prevent germ spread
- Planned or guided developmentally appropriate activities to build skills and encourage exploration
- Helped maintain order within the classroom by enforcing rules consistently
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to improve skills as a daycare assistant
- Ensured safety of all children by following daycare policies and procedures
- Collaborated with other staff members to create lesson plans and schedules
- Set up materials needed for daily activities, such as arts and crafts or storytelling sessions
- Greeted parents and children upon arrival at the facility each day
- Monitored groups of children on scheduled field trips
- Watched children that age ranged from 5-12 years old
Summer Camp
Burrillville Extended Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised children during playtime and ensured their safety
- Encouraged positive behavior and respect among students
- Monitored student behavior and progress and provided feedback
- Fostered strong relationships between students, staff, and parents
- Oversaw students during recess and lunch breaks to promote safety
- Organized field trips and extra-curricular activities to enrich the learning experience
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, participation, and achievements
- Communicated with parents about student progress and concerns
- Cared for children from the ages of 5-12 years old
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Phoenix
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Required to watch groups of 13-20 children every day
- Provided emotional support and guidance to campers as needed throughout the summer camp experience
- Ages ranged from 5-12 years old
- Enforced behavioral expectations consistently while maintaining a caring approach toward the individual needs of each camper
- Reported violations and incidents to camp staff members
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a positive, inclusive environment for all campers
- Assisted in organizing special events for the camp program
- Established professional relationships with campers, parents, and staff camp members to build rapport
- Instilled rules and regulations for campers to comply with
- Planned and executed engaging games, crafts, and projects for campers
Education
Diploma - Child Care Education Pathway
Burrillville High School
Burrillville, Rhode Island06.2022
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Toddler Engagement Techniques
- Time Management Abilities
- Professionalism and Discretion
- Early Childhood Education
- Creative play
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Nest
08.2024 - Current
In-Home Nanny
Margo Kermon
06.2024 - 08.2024
School Year
Burrillville Extended Care
09.2023 - 05.2024
Summer Camp
Burrillville Extended Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Camp
Burrillville Extended Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Phoenix
05.2021 - 08.2021
Diploma - Child Care Education Pathway
Burrillville High School
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