CHAYLEA BRUNK
Tovey,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Human Development and Family Studies student with a passion for continuous improvement and academic excellence. Proven ability to adapt to new challenges and contribute effectively to team efforts. Reliable and flexible, with strong skills in critical thinking and collaboration. Known for maintaining high standards and delivering quality results. Seeking to apply strong clerical and organizational skills in a state government role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Kardinal Kids Daycare
Springfield, Illinois
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily schedules, classroom routines, and lesson activities for 10–18 preschool-aged children, ensuring smooth transitions across 6+ daily activities.
- Supervised and supported assistant teachers across multiple classrooms, delegating responsibilities and maintaining compliance with state childcare and safety regulations.
- Maintained organized records and documentation for up to 18 students, including attendance, behavior observations, and daily reports for families.
- Communicated professionally with 10–18 families and staff members to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure consistency in care.
- Maintained a clean, structured, and supportive learning environment serving 10–18 children daily, promoting safety, engagement, and developmentally appropriate learning.
Member Services Associate
Get Yourself Motivated
Taylorville, Illinois
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Registered new members and entered client information into a software system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Maintained and updated membership data, assisting with program enrollment and account management.
- Provided customer service by assisting members with questions, check-ins, and general support.
- Assisted members with basic technology needs, including account setup and use of facility systems.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming environment to support daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies, Child Health & Well Being
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign05.2026
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Scheduling & Time Management
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Organization
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Drive
Accomplishments
- Tau Sigma National Honor Society- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Certification
- Basic Life Support - December 2024
- CPR- Adult/Pediatrics (Choking) AED/ First-Aid
- Mandated Reporter - February 2025
- State of Illinois
- Food Handler Essentials - March 2025
- State Food Safety
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Infancy & Early Childhood
- Middle Childhood
- Adolescent Development
- Child & Family Inclusion
- Family Stress and Change
- Grief & Loss Across the Lifespan
- Hospitalized Children
- Research Methods in HDFS
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Kardinal Kids Daycare
02.2025 - Current
Member Services Associate
Get Yourself Motivated
05.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies, Child Health & Well Being
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign