Debra Ann Jefferson
Peoria
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a proven track record at Self Employed (Childcare Owner), adept at developing personalized care plans and fostering children's independence. Skilled in problem-solving and time management, I implemented engaging activities that enhanced cognitive development while ensuring a safe environment. Committed to compassionate care and effective communication with families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Self Employed (Childcare Owner)
Az.
03.1997 - 08.2015
- Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs of children.
- Facilitated engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment through regular safety checks and child supervision.
- Assisted in daily routines, fostering independence and self-confidence among children.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and behavioral observations.
- Implemented effective discipline strategies to encourage positive behavior and conflict resolution.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, adapting activities based on children's developmental milestones.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support children nutritional needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High
East St. Louis, Illinois06.1979
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- Complex Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Nutrition
Timeline
Caregiver
Self Employed (Childcare Owner)
03.1997 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High