Lauren Phillips
Wilmington
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Provider with a history of fostering child-led learning and emotional well-being, demonstrated during self-employment and volunteer roles across multiple schools. Excelled in creating trustful relationships with families and ensuring safe environments. Skills include exceptional patience, empathy, and a growth mindset, with a proven ability to manage behavior through positive reinforcement. Holds a true passion for PCP and its history, mission and important role in the Wilmington community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Wilmington, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Encouraged child-led learning through play, stories and outdoor activities, emphasizing nature based play and building upon child’s inquiries and interests.
- Developed positive relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Provided consistent, reliable care, maintaining a commitment to communication, punctuality and follow-through.
- Maintained clean facilities, ensuring a healthy and safe environment for all children.
- Supported emotional well-being by focusing on children as individuals, respecting the unique characteristics of each child and their personality.
- Managed behavior effectively with positive reinforcement techniques and redirection, fostering a respectful atmosphere with an emphasis on growth, identifying feelings, and communication.
Volunteer
Multiple Schools
Wilmington, NC
08.2014 - Current
- Executive Board, Parents’ Community Preschool
- Executive Board, Trask Middle School PTA
- Special Education Parent Coordinator, Eaton Elementary School
- Library Aide, Eaton Elementary School
- Classroom Volunteer
- Special Events Volunteer
- Sports Volunteer
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
Wilmington, NC
12.2009 - Current
- Refined multitasking skills to the level of second nature.
- Maintained a consistent practice of patience, gratitude, calm, empathy and perseverance.
- Developed an understanding of child development from birth to teen, appreciating the importance of early childhood learning as a vital foundation.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Growth mindset
- Respect and appreciation of children of all ages and abilities
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
08.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Multiple Schools
08.2014 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
12.2009 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Mississippi State University