VERNA DECKER
CUSHING
Summary
Dedicated and kind Early Childhood Educator with experience caring for children in various settings. Successful at implementing developmentally appropriate activities, enforcing positive behavior, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Trustworthy and reliable, with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nanny
Johnathon Herzog
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in home environment.
- Coordinated transportation for school and extracurricular activities, ensuring punctuality.
- Managed household tasks including meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning duties efficiently.
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged emotional growth and confidence building.
Teacher's Assistant
New Horizon
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted teachers in planning and implementing lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities, promoting collaboration and improving learning outcomes.
- Supported classroom management by monitoring student behavior and reinforcing positive conduct.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
Paraprofessional
Little Falls Community Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided guidance to students with special needs in the classroom setting.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Family Nanny
Jayme Finstad
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized age appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, reading time, and music.
- Created daily routines that included naps, meals and playtime.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing clear expectations and consistent discipline techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with both parents to ensure open communication regarding the children's progress.
- Managed household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning duties and grocery shopping when necessary.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Big Adventures Childcare Center
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted in providing a safe and clean environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of students.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to center policies.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN05.2020
Certificate - Latin American Studies
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN05.2020
Skills
- Planning and Implementing Activities
- Schedule Management
- Housekeeping
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Creative play
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- SUID/AHT/Mandated Reporting
Timeline
Family Nanny
Johnathon Herzog
08.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher's Assistant
New Horizon
10.2023 - 04.2024
Paraprofessional
Little Falls Community Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023
Family Nanny
Jayme Finstad
10.2021 - 05.2022
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Big Adventures Childcare Center
02.2018 - 03.2020
Certificate - Latin American Studies
Central Lakes College
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Central Lakes College
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