EMMA BLANEY
Hubert
Summary
Experienced in early childhood education, with a focus on developmental assessments and behavior management. Skilled in maintaining safety compliance and fostering children's growth through effective communication with families. Actively pursuing a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse to extend compassionate care. Dedicated early childhood education professional with a strong foundation in child development and program management. Proven ability to create nurturing learning environments and effectively communicate with families. Currently pursuing pre-nursing studies with aspirations to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Teacher / Program Assistant
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Child Development Center
Camp Lejeune
03.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and educational activities using the ELM curriculum
- Maintain a positive, developmentally appropriate, organized, and creative learning environment; plan, improvise, and implement classroom programs in accordance with CDC policies and philosophy.
- Observe, document, and track developmental milestones, behavior and student progress.
- Communicate daily with parents regarding children’s development and well-being.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
- Complete daily reports, assessments, incident reports, conferences, and classroom documentation.
- Ensure compliance with military childcare regulations, health standards, and safety procedures.
- Foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Participate in professional development and training opportunities.
- Camp Lejeune, NC
- Facilitated educational activities that promote social and emotional growth.
Primary Teacher / Program Assistant
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Child Development Center
MCAS Cherry Point
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate educational activities.
- Conducted child observations and developmental assessments.
- Maintained classroom safety, cleanliness, and organization.
- Supported children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Revise educational programs as needed based on each child’s individual needs, interests, special talents, learning style, and pace of development.
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and academic growth
- Built positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Assisted with lesson planning and curriculum implementation.
- MCAS Cherry Point, NC
General Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Morehead City
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Directed daily restaurant operations in a high-volume environment.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and coached team members.
- Managed employee scheduling and staffing requirements.
- Managed payroll, labor costs, budgets, and financial reporting.
- Monitored sales performance and implemented strategies to increase profitability.
- Oversaw inventory management, ordering, receiving, and stock control.
- Maintained compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
- Resolved customer concerns and ensured excellent guest service.
- Managed cash handling, deposits, and financial accountability.
- Led team development and performance improvement initiatives.
- Morehead City, NC
Assistant General Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Petersburg
12.2010 - 01.2016
- Coordinated scheduling, managed inventory, and ensured customer service excellence.
- Supported overall operational and profitability goals.
- Contributed to budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting for accurate fiscal management.
- Supported restaurant operations and supervised staff to enhance service quality.
- Conducted interviews and trained new employees.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Petersburg, VA
Kennel Custodian / Assistant
Hopewell City Police Department / Animal Control / Animal Shelter
Hopewell
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Ensured clean and sanitary environment for animals, promoting their health and well-being.
- Administered food, water, and medications as directed.
- Provided daily animal care and welfare support, contributing to overall animal health.
- Recorded details of sick or injured animals for veterinary assessment.
- Coordinated adoption processes and facilitated public interactions, enhancing community engagement.
- Performed administrative and record-keeping duties.
- Hopewell, VA
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, Va06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing Studies
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC06-2026
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- ELM Curriculum
- Developmental Assessments
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Scheduling
- Payroll Administration
- Budget Management
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Time Management
- CPR & First Aid
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Data documentation
- Loss prevention
- Supervision and training
- Administrative skills
- Multimillion-dollar P&L management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Employee Scheduling
Certification
- 115+ certified hours through the Virtual Lab School Professional Development Program through Ohio State University
- First Aid Certified
- CPR certified
Professional Development
Virtual Lab School (VLS) – Ohio State University, Infant & Toddler Development, Preschool Development, Child Growth & Development, Learning Environments, Family Engagement, Observation & Assessment, Social-Emotional Development, Health & Safety, Professionalism, Leadership and Team Development Training, Leadership and Team Development Training, Leadership and Team Development Training, Employee Coaching and Performance Management, Customer Service Excellence Training, Food Safety and Sanitation Training, Inventory and Cost Control Management, Scheduling and Labor Management, Hiring, Interviewing, Employee Onboarding, Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving, Workplace Safety and Risk Management, Administrative and Office Management, Documentation and Record Management, Payroll and Timekeeping Administration, Microsoft Office Applications, Report Preparation and Recordkeeping, Customer service and Front Office Operations, Customer Service Excellence Training
Timeline
Primary Teacher / Program Assistant
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Child Development Center
03.2023 - Current
Primary Teacher / Program Assistant
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Child Development Center
08.2019 - 09.2021
General Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
03.2016 - 08.2019
Kennel Custodian / Assistant
Hopewell City Police Department / Animal Control / Animal Shelter
08.2013 - 08.2014
Assistant General Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
12.2010 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing Studies
Craven Community College