Yolanda Smith
Chicago
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to children from infancy to school ages. Also utilizes strong interpersonal skills to connect with adults to support their education and daily life skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.1996 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Mail Sorter
USPS
11.1993 - 11.1995
- Received and sorted incoming mail, ensuring accurate delivery to intended recipients.
- Reviewed incoming mail for proper date, postage and barcode scans.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely processing of high-volume mail shipments.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal sorting efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
Triton College
River Grove, IL01-2000
Skills
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
- Illinois Paraprofessional License
- Caregiver & Special Education Trained
- Dementia Trained
- Illinois Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.1996 - Current
Mail Sorter
USPS
11.1993 - 11.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
Triton College