Danielle Landry
Waltham
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Infant and Toddler Teacher at Little Sprouts Daycare, adept at fostering a nurturing environment that promotes social skills development and independence. Skilled in positive reinforcement and creative lesson planning, I successfully increased parent involvement and enhanced early literacy through engaging activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning space for all children.
Proactive and caring worker with [Number] years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in nurturing and developing young minds. Skilled in implementing engaging activities that promote social and cognitive growth. Known for fostering collaborative environments and providing reliable, adaptable support to meet changing needs.
Experienced with crafting and implementing engaging educational activities for infants and toddlers. Utilizes strong communication skills to build positive relationships with children and parents. Knowledge of early childhood development principles ensures nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided support during transitions between classrooms or activities, ensuring smooth adjustments for young children.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring a clean, organized space conducive to learning at all times.
- Increased parent involvement in children''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on child progress.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Improved overall classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations for behavior.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to state regulations and implementing consistent routines for care.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Integrated sensory experiences into daily routine to enhance cognitive exploration opportunities for young learners.
- Promoted early literacy development through storytelling, songs, and guided reading activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a comprehensive curriculum that addressed all developmental domains for infants and toddlers.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills such as dressing, feeding, and toileting when appropriate.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress through observation, documentation, and targeted interventions when needed.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Supported individualized learning needs by adapting teaching methods to suit various learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated healthy habits by promoting proper hygiene practices like handwashing throughout the day.
- Implemented creative art projects that stimulated fine motor skill development while also allowing for personal expression among students.
- Established a warm rapport with students that fostered emotional security and a sense of belonging.
- Coordinated special events such as field trips or family engagement days to strengthen bonds within the school community.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering trust and collaboration in supporting their child''s development.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Prep Cook
Whitsons Culinary Group
12.2015 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
- Ensured consistent food quality by strictly following recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by paying close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Accelerated dish preparation times, allowing for smoother kitchen operation.
Bus Driver
J.S.C Transportation
09.2005 - 12.2014
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
- Developed strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
- Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
- Remained current on local traffic regulations and attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
Education
No Degree - EEC Certification
Middlesex Community College
Lowell 03-2025
High School Diploma -
Waltham Senior Highschool
Waltham 06-2003
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Patience and empathy
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Child-centered approach
- Safety awareness
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Social skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Feeding assistance
- Observation and assessment
- Age-appropriate activities
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Music and movement
- Attachment theory
- Outdoor play supervision
- Sensory play
- Diaper changing
- Community involvement
- Inclusive environment
- Special needs support
- Naptime routines
- First aid and CPR
- Responsive caregiving
- Potty training strategies
- Creative lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Art and creativity
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
04.2022 - 03.2025
Prep Cook
Whitsons Culinary Group
12.2015 - 09.2022
Bus Driver
J.S.C Transportation
09.2005 - 12.2014
No Degree - EEC Certification
Middlesex Community College
High School Diploma -
Waltham Senior Highschool
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