Michelle McCallister
Charlotte
Summary
Compassionate Infant and Toddler Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating engaging, educational activities, fostering emotional development, and implementing positive discipline techniques. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability to meet diverse needs of young children ensuring a nurturing learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
First Ward Child Development Center
Charlotte
04.2023 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including meals and nap times.
- Observed children's behavior to identify developmental needs and interests.
- Supported team members in classroom management and curriculum delivery.
- Assisted in creating a safe, nurturing, stimulating learning environment for children.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies when working with young children.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress.
- Facilitated language development by engaging in conversations about everyday events.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, stories and outdoor playtime activities.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations and standards of care.
- Provided individualized instruction to infants and toddlers according to their developmental needs.
- Participated in staff meetings to share ideas for curriculum implementation.
- Supported special needs students by adapting materials or modifying tasks accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's development and behavior.
- Adhered to health policies related to nutrition, hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Established positive relationships with parents and families while providing support and guidance.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers within the classroom setting.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed and documented children's progress with appropriate assessments.
- Supervised daily activities such as feeding, diapering, napping, toileting and playtime.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure safety at all times.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Infant Teacher
Childcare Network
Charlotte
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Created engaging lesson plans for infants focusing on developmental milestones.
- Organized daily activities that promote sensory exploration and social interaction.
- Monitored infant behavior to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
- Collaborated with parents to share progress and address concerns effectively.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational programs encouraging cognitive growth.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and supplies.
- Developed strong relationships with infants, fostering trust and emotional security.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
Education
CDA - CDA
QUORUM
01.2023 - 01.2024
Westfield High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Lesson planning
- Developmental assessment
- Classroom management
Certification
- NC Early Childhood Equivalency Certification, DCDEE 04/16/2023
- ITS-SIDS, Gaston County, 10/18/2022
- CDA, CDA Council, January 2024
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
First Ward Child Development Center
04.2023 - Current
CDA - CDA
QUORUM
01.2023 - 01.2024
Infant Teacher
Childcare Network
04.2022 - 04.2023
Westfield High School