Courtney Walker
Alton
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic, with a proven track record in fostering child development and safety, developed across roles at Step By Step and Beyond The Bell. Excelled in creating engaging, age-appropriate activities and fostering positive environments, demonstrating a strong work ethic and effective communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Step By Step
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Recognized children's responsiveness to different methods of behavior management and applied different methods accordingly.
Before and After School Teacher
Beyond The Bell
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and [Type] recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects.
Caregiver
Eir Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
No Degree -
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05-2027
Skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Health and safety
- Afterschool program leadership
- Child development
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Step By Step
12.2024 - Current
Before and After School Teacher
Beyond The Bell
08.2023 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Eir Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
11.2022 - 05.2023
No Degree -
Lewis And Clark Community College
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