Abigail Nowlis
Saint Louis
Summary
Passionate childcare professional with proven experience in early childhood education and behavior management. Skilled in developing inclusive, engaging lessons and activities, and building strong relationships with families, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning environment for children. Dedicated to supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and educational needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Care
Saint Louis, MO
06.2020 - Current
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring physical and emotional well-being.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation and scheduling appointments.
- Adapted caregiving strategies based on individual child needs and family dynamics.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
Student Teacher, Preschool
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Helped to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to preschool learning objectives.
- Helped to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment for diverse learners.
- Assisted in classroom management to maintain positive student behaviors.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student achievements and challenges.
- Provided one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance, working closely with them to overcome behavioral and social challenges.
Student Teacher, Grade 1
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Helped to develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom activities to promote student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through observations and feedback mechanisms.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to support teaching practices and instructional methods.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance learning environment.
- Assisted struggling students by providing one-on-one assistance to support in behavioral, social/emotional, and educational needs.
Student Teacher, Special Needs Preschool
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Helped to foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
- Provided individualized support to students needing additional assistance or guidance.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to discuss student performance and needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged and supportive of any educational support plan. (IEP)
- Supported negative behaviors with calm emotional regulating strategies and positive feedback.
Childcare Teacher
The Exploration Station
Saint Louis, MO
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Established classroom routines that promoted positive behavior and social skills among children.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2027
Skills
- Relationship building and Parent/Guardian
- Communication management
- Multitasking
- Activity planning
- Early childhood education
- CPR training
- Social skill development
- Language skills
- Behavior modeling
- Behavior management techniques
- Social integration
- Special needs experience
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
- CPR & First-Aid
- Certified Substitute Teacher
Timeline
Student Teacher, Preschool
University of Missouri
08.2025 - 05.2026
Student Teacher, Grade 1
University of Missouri
08.2025 - 12.2025
Student Teacher, Special Needs Preschool
University of Missouri
08.2024 - 05.2025
Childcare Teacher
The Exploration Station
05.2024 - 08.2024
Private Nanny
Private Care
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri