Lauren Sharpe
Kansas City
Summary
With a proven track record in childcare, I excel in nurturing child development and ensuring safety, demonstrated by my first aid and CPR certification. My strong communication skills foster trust with families and enhance children's social skills. I love creating engaging, educational environments to improve learning outcomes and emotional well-being. I am energetic and compassionate, with a natural ability to connect with children and create positive environments. I am dedicated to fostering growth and learning, and ensuring safe and supportive atmospheres for children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Caregiver
Jovie Childcare
09.2024 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family.
- Promoted healthy eating habits for improved nutrition, preparing nutritious meals and snacks daily.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trust building.
- Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining a comforting presence during recovery periods.
Private Nanny
Kayla Léon
07.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Excelled in working with multiple children.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- 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.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Child Prodigy South
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Excelled in Daycare infant room, while working with multiple children.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
- Supported students'' emotional growth by fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Promoted healthy habits among students by incorporating physical activities, nutritious snacks, and proper hygiene routines into daily schedules.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing curriculum and instructional materials for diverse student needs.
Dance Teacher
Fearless Dance Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
Sonic Crew Member
Sonic Drive-in
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted customers with inquiries and maintained cleanliness of dining area.
- Supported team in food preparation to ensure timely service.
- Restocked supplies for maintaining uninterrupted operations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by keeping dining area clean and organized.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lee’s Summit North High School
Lee's Summit, MO05.2023
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Potty training assistance
- Infant care experience
- Child development expertise
- Newborn care proficiency
- Sleep training methods
- Positive discipline methods
- Age-appropriate toy selection
- Creative play strategies
- Technology supervision strategies
- Hygiene and grooming assistance
- Safe transportation practices
- Outdoor activity supervision
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Social skill development
- Toddler care
- Household management
- First aid and CPR certified
- Child development
Timeline
Professional Caregiver
Jovie Childcare
09.2024 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Child Prodigy South
10.2023 - 09.2024
Dance Teacher
Fearless Dance Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Private Nanny
Kayla Léon
07.2021 - Current
Sonic Crew Member
Sonic Drive-in
05.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lee’s Summit North High School
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