Carmenita McAfee
Oak Park
Summary
Innovative Home Daycare Provider skilled in planning engaging educational activities and maintaining a safe environment. Proven ability to foster social skills and enhance early literacy, committed to supporting children's developmental growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
Oak Park
09.2020 - Current
- Planned and executed engaging educational programs tailored for diverse age groups.
- Facilitated effective communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Supervised daily activities while ensuring safety of children in care.
- Maintained clean, organized, safe environment to support children's exploration and learning.
- Fostered social skills through group activities and guided conflict resolution techniques.
- Prepared nutritious meals, snacks, and refreshments tailored to children's dietary needs.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that included music, art, outdoor games, and reading stories.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Sanitized toys and equipment on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Supported children during potty training by providing guidance and encouragement. while providing positive reinforcement when successful.
- Supervised children during outdoor playtime to ensure safety at all times.
- Encouraged creativity among students through open-ended questions about their interests and ideas for projects or activities.
- Assisted teachers with administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or updating databases.
- Maintained records of attendance, meals served, naps taken and general behavioral observations throughout the day.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05-2014
Skills
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Safety protocols
- Nutritional planning
- Educational programming
- Parent communication
- Record keeping
- Curriculum planning
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral observation
Timeline
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kishwaukee College