Jamie Porter
Bourbonnais
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Bourbonnais
12.2022 - Current
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
Manger
Speedway Gas Station
Kankakee
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Manager
Dunkin Donuts
Kankakee
06.2009 - 03.2017
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL05-2023
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Friendly and likeable
- Problem-solving
- Preschool educator
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Activity organization
- First aid and CPR certified
Certification
- Aim4Excellence National Director Credential
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2022 - Current
Manger
Speedway Gas Station
04.2017 - 12.2019
Manager
Dunkin Donuts
06.2009 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts -
Kankakee Community College
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
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