Mikala Sims
Sibley
Summary
Friendly and energetic Daycare Teacher with 3 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, promoting overall growth and development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Supported children during transitions between activities or environments by providing clear instructions and guidance as needed.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
- Monitored children''s progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Private Nanny
N/a
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- 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.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
Store Team Member
Caseys
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
- Organized and recovered shelves, put away returns, and cleaned spills and messes to maintain high standards throughout sales floor.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers which increased return visits.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on company policies, procedures, and product knowledge.
- Used computer and point of sale system knowledge to process transactions, perform product lookups and verify inventory availability.
- Ensured store presentation met company standards by arranging displays attractively and keeping shelves wellstocked.
Daycare Teacher
Christ Early Learning Center
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
Caterer
Yummy Favorites Catering Co
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Served catering guests by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction.
Education
Truman High School
Independence, MOSkills
- Observation and assessment
- Progress reporting
- Circle time management
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child development expertise
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
- Storytelling
- Potty training assistance
- Sensory play techniques
- Special needs experience
- Fine motor skills support
- Creative lesson planning
- Gross motor skills support
- Time management
- Active listener
- Special-needs childcare
- Curriculum implementation
- Emotionally supportive
Certification
Cpr/First Aid Certification
Food Handlers
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
04.2025 - Current
Store Team Member
Caseys
09.2024 - 01.2025
Private Nanny
N/a
04.2024 - 09.2025
Daycare Teacher
Christ Early Learning Center
09.2022 - 03.2024
Caterer
Yummy Favorites Catering Co
07.2021 - 09.2023
Truman High School
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