Leona Locklear-Gessler
Maxton
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Stay at Home Parent, adept at fostering child development through trauma-informed care and effective communication. Proven ability to implement routines that enhance productivity and emotional well-being, while ensuring safety and supervision. CPR certified and committed to creating a nurturing environment for children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
Maxton, NC
02.2009 - Current
- Managed daily household operations, ensuring smooth functioning of family activities.
- Developed and implemented effective routines to enhance productivity and organization.
- Coordinated educational and recreational activities to foster child development and engagement.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning, optimizing resources for household needs.
- Facilitated communication between children and external educational or social services.
- Mentored children in life skills, promoting independence and responsibility.
- Evaluated and adapted parenting strategies based on individual child needs and growth stages.
- Cultivated a supportive environment that encouraged emotional well-being and resilience in children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Springs High School
Red Springs NC 06.2001
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Friendly and respectful
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Caring and responsible
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Punctual and reliable
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Child supervision
- Safety awareness
- Child safety
- Health and safety
- Emotional support
- Lesson planning
- Observing and monitoring behavior
- First aid training
- CPR certified
- Age-appropriate activities
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
02.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Red Springs High School