Deborah Winfield
Raeford
Summary
Compassionate educator with expertise in developing age-appropriate curricula and conducting child assessments. Known for implementing hands-on strategies that promote physical, mental, and social development in a safe environment.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
Raeford
09.2021 - Current
- Established safe, nurturing environment fostering exploration and growth for children.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula integrating physical and cognitive activities for infants.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Facilitated group activities enhancing physical and social skills, promoting overall development.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
- Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
Kids Kuts
Kuts
Auburn
06.1986 - 06.1989
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider
Home Daycare
Tacoma
09.1984 - 06.1985
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritious options for children's dietary needs.
- Conducted daily check-ins during drop offs and pick ups to ensure everyone was feeling safe and secure.
- Maintained a clean and organized daycare space while following health and safety regulations.
- Read stories to enhance language skills and encourage imagination.
- Organized field trips to local parks or other educational places to provide an opportunity for learning outside the home.
- Planned and organized activities to stimulate physical, mental, emotional, and creative development of the children.
- Encouraged communication between parent and guardian and child through phone calls or video chats.
- Provided support for potty training as needed.
- Provided nurturing care and created a safe environment for the children in my care.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoin High School
Tacoma, Washington06-1972
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Family engagement
Timeline
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
09.2021 - Current
Kids Kuts
Kuts
06.1986 - 06.1989
Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider
Home Daycare
09.1984 - 06.1985
High School Diploma -
Lincoin High School