Roxanne Odom
Columbia
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Radiance daycare
West Monroe
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Facilitated daily activities for infants in a nurturing environment.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans for infants.
- Monitored and documented infant development and milestones regularly.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and concerns.
- Ensured a safe, clean, and engaging space for infants to explore.
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding routines for infants.
- Conducted regular safety checks to maintain a secure learning environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Encouraged self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, potty training.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan special events such as field trips or birthday parties for the children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Worked closely with speech therapists on articulation exercises for infants who had difficulty speaking clearly.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Observed children to record development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Taking care of dogs all day
Doggy days
West Monroe
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Safety compliance
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Child assessment
- Nurturing attitude
- Progress reporting
- Communication development
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher communication
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Radiance daycare
04.2022 - 12.2023
Taking care of dogs all day
Doggy days
05.2020 - 10.2021