Day Care Worker

Day Care Worker (Before)

Jamie Brown

123 Main Street

Home (555) 555-5555

Hometown, CO 00000

Cell (555) 555-9999

EDUCATION

30 Education credits, with day care emphasis, and English minor. Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO

EXPERIENCE

1999–Present NANNY

Care for twin boys from the age of two months through two years. Assist in selecting toys and equipment, provide environmental stimulation, personal care, and play.

Private residence, Livermore, CO

1997–99  TEACHER

Taught infant, preschool, and after-school programs. Planned curriculum, organized activities, communicated with parents and staff regarding growth and development. Suggested equipment to enrich children's experiences and helped create a stimulating environment.

Baby Bear Preschool, Keystone, CO

1995–97  TEACHER

Planned and implemented curriculum for infants. Communicated with parents and pother staff regarding daily progress of children.

This Little Piggy Daycare Center, Dove Creek, CO

1993–95  TEACHER

Planned and implemented curriculum for toddler program. Enriched children's experiences through play, music, and art.

The Kid Corral, Wild Horse, CO

1991–93  CAREGIVER

Provided care in clients' homes, administering physical therapy when necessary. Planned activities to stimulate and improve children's skills and environment.

Residences, Dove Creek, and Keystone, CO

1995–Present  VOLUNTEER

Ivywild Coalition for Retarded Citizens, Ivywild, CO

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Valid driver's license; perfect driving record. CPR/first aid certified. Skiing, reading, music, arts and crafts.

Before Notes

  • Contact information is presented in a hard-to-read format.

  • Objective and Summary of Qualifications are missing.

  • Education is presented first and isn't clearly presented.

  • Job titles are missing.

  • Format, in general, is difficult to read.

  • Courier font makes resume appear typewritten.

Day Care Worker (After)

Jamie Brown

123 Main Street • Hometown, CO 00000 • (555)555-1234 • Cell: (555) 555-9999 Objective: Day Care Worker

DAY CARE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Over 9 years of diverse experience within home and school setting, teaching and caring for children ranging in ages from 2 months to 7 year.

  • Commitment to the needs of infants, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.

  • Academic background including courses in: Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, and Assessments.

DAY CARE, TEACHING, AND CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE

1999–present

Nanny, Private Residence, Livermore, CO

  • Provided environmental enrichment, personal care, and play supervision for twin boys from the age of two months through two years

  • Accompanied family on trips

  • Cared for children during illnesses

1997–1999

Teacher, Baby Bear Preschool, Keystone, CO

  • Taught infant, preschool, and after-school programs

  • Planned curriculum and organized activities

  • Communicated with parents and staff regarding children's growth and development

  • Responded to annual increase in students and move to new facility

  • Worked collegially with owner on goal development

  • Assisted with annual licensing documentation and visitation

1995–1997

Teacher, This Little Piggy Daycare Center, Dove Creek, CO

  • Planned and implemented infant program, blending developmental and custodial needs

  • Communicated with parents regarding student progress

  • Enhanced skills development through interactive play and song

1993–1995

Teacher, The Kid Corral, Wild Horse, CO

  • Planned and implemented curriculum for toddler program

  • Enriched children's experiences through play, music and art

EDUCATION

1990–1993

Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO

  • 30 credits in Education, with an emphasis on day care.

REFERENCES

William and Sarah Smither, (555) 555-4444, reference@company.com

Sue Bear, Owner, Baby Bear Preschool, (555) 555-1234, bbear@company.com

After Notes

  • Using the Garamond font helps make this resume look polished.

  • Including an Objective and Qualifications and Competencies brings focus to the resume.

  • Jamie's extensive experience in this field is served well by using a chronological format. It allows the employer to see the progress she has made in this field.

  • Presenting job descriptions in bulleted lists allows potential employers to scan the resume to see if the candidate has the necessary skills.

  • In a field where references are essential, this information is clearly presented on this resume.

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