Isabella Barnes
Lincoln
Summary
With a warm and nurturing approach, I create an environment where children can thrive socially and physically. As an expert in behavior management, I build strong, trusting relationships with families, fostering open communication and providing tailored support for each child's unique development. Committed to creating a safe, engaging, and fun learning space, I take joy in watching children grow, develop new skills, and celebrating every milestone along the way.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head 4 Yr Preschool Teacher
Waverley Child Development Center
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Teacher
Little Cardinals Daycare
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Lead Infant Teacher
YMCA Grand Island
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Xenon Academy
Grand Island, NE03-2024
High School Diploma -
Doniphan-Trumbull
Doniphan, NE05-2021
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Social skills development
- Child development expertise
- Proficient in Behavior Management
- Empathy and compassion
- Toileting and feeding
Certification
CPR
AED
First Aid
Safe Sleep
Early Learning Guideline
Timeline
Head 4 Yr Preschool Teacher
Waverley Child Development Center
01.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Little Cardinals Daycare
08.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Infant Teacher
YMCA Grand Island
01.2022 - 12.2022
Xenon Academy
High School Diploma -
Doniphan-Trumbull
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