Avery Houser
Childcare Provider
Cullowhee
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching rules. Creative planner with the ability to keep children engaged long-term with fun activities. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and prioritizes well-being and development of children. Skilled in communication, classroom management, and creating nurturing atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Mother's Morning Out
04.2025 - Current
- Supervise around 4 to 8 toddlers each day.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Kid City USA
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assistant teacher in a 2-year-old class with ten children.
- Lead teacher in a 1-year-old room with six children.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation, as required by state regulations or center policies, consistently.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces, to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
After School Caregiver
Cullowhee Valley School
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Assistant teacher for children in K-7th grade, with about 30 children.
- Created lessons and activities to help children develop physically and emotionally.
- Kept areas clean, organized, and stocked, as well as sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Created welcoming, caring environments for all children by establishing and enforcing rules to ensure their safety.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and other frequently touched surfaces to prevent germs from spreading.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow, learn, and socialize.
Waitress
Lincoln Cafe
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards, even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders, while delivering prompt service.
- I handled my section of 4 to 10 tables given the day.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
Education
Birth-Kindergarten License - Child Development
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC01.2026
High School Diploma -
West Lincoln High
Vale, NC01.2021
Skills
- Child development
- Collaborative team building
- Child supervision
- Program development
- Conflict resolution
- Cleaning requirements
- Safety monitoring
- Classroom behavior management
- Organized educational space
- Compassionate understanding
Certification
Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Mother's Morning Out
04.2025 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Kid City USA
06.2023 - 01.2024
After School Caregiver
Cullowhee Valley School
10.2021 - 05.2023
Waitress
Lincoln Cafe
05.2016 - 08.2022
Birth-Kindergarten License - Child Development
Western Carolina University
High School Diploma -
West Lincoln High
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