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Brittany Cook

Summary

Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Provider

Self Employed
02.2019 - 03.2022
    • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
    • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
    • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
    • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
    • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
    • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
    • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.

Professional Nanny

Alex Hopkin
05.2016 - 11.2018
    • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
    • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
    • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
    • Taught children everyday skills and language.
    • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
    • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
    • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
    • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
    • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
    • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
    • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
    • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
    • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
01.2013 - 04.2016
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Education

Associate of Science - Science Education

Johnston Community College
Johnston County, North Carolina
2016

Skills

  • Educational Settings
  • Educational Concept Explanations
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement
  • Educational Games
  • Observing and Monitoring Behavior
  • Activity Planning
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Activities Leadership

Timeline

Daycare Provider

Self Employed
02.2019 - 03.2022

Professional Nanny

Alex Hopkin
05.2016 - 11.2018

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
01.2013 - 04.2016

Associate of Science - Science Education

Johnston Community College
Brittany Cook