Valina Fisher
Colonial Beach
Summary
Skilled childcare professional with experience fostering safe and nurturing environment for young learners. Strong focus on teamwork, flexibility, and achieving positive developmental outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in creative play, educational activities, and effective communication with both children and parents. Known for patience, empathy, and proactive approach to supporting growth and well-being of each child.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
Oak Grove Baptist Church
01.2020 - Current
- Ordered engaging curriculum for children's programs, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement in ministry offerings.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteers to ensure effective program delivery and foster a spirit of teamwork.
- Evaluated existing programs regularly to identify areas of improvement or opportunities for expansion in the future.
- Established safety protocols within the Children''s Ministry, ensuring a secure environment for children to learn and grow.
- Built strong relationships with families by organizing regular communication and providing support for their needs.
- Created a welcoming environment for children and parents through attentive listening and genuine interactions.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training, enhancing team effectiveness and program delivery.
- Implemented safety protocols for children's activities, ensuring a secure environment for all participants.
- Organized outreach events to promote parental engagement and strengthen community relationships.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Child Development Center
03.2018 - Current
- Implemented engaging educational activities to enhance children's cognitive and social development.
- Supported lead teacher in classroom management and behavior guidance for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in creating individualized lesson plans tailored to each child's developmental stage.
- Facilitated daily communication with parents regarding children's progress and classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained a structured, nurturing environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free classroom at all times.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Supported students'' emotional growth by fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Promoted healthy habits among students by incorporating physical activities, nutritious snacks, and proper hygiene routines into daily schedules.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing curriculum and instructional materials for diverse student needs.
- Aided in smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by preparing materials ahead of time and guiding students calmly from one task to another.
- Kept children between ages of [Number] and [Number] safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Daycare Assistant
Oak Grove Baptist Church
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted in daily care and supervision of children, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Implemented educational activities to promote social and emotional development among children.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and progress updates.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas, fostering a safe environment.
- Supported lead educators in lesson planning and execution, enhancing learning experiences.
- Developed age-appropriate materials for activities, stimulating creativity and learning.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving childcare practices.
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Daycare Worker
Four Seasons Daycare
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted with organizing special events and activities, enhancing community involvement within the daycare setting.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while ensuring smooth transitions between activities for minimal disruption in the daycare setting.
- Monitored developmental milestones, documenting observations to track individual growth effectively.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow staff members to create a cohesive team dedicated to providing top-quality childcare services.
Daycare Worker
Kid's Cottage
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children in care.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and provide updates on children's progress.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for child care and safety protocols.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, promoting social skills and emotional development.
- Maintained clean, organized environment conducive to learning and play activities.
Sales Associate
Westmoreland Berry Farm
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Processed sales transactions accurately.
- Checked inventory levels at the end of shift and left list for manager.
- Collaborated with team members to work on weekly schedule for shift coverage.
- Flexible with working both the main cash register for store sales as well as assisting in kitchen with processing orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colonial Beach High School
Colonial Beach, VASkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Children's Ministry Director
Oak Grove Baptist Church
01.2020 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Child Development Center
03.2018 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Oak Grove Baptist Church
05.2017 - 03.2018
Daycare Worker
Four Seasons Daycare
02.2016 - 04.2017
Daycare Worker
Kid's Cottage
09.2014 - 01.2016
Sales Associate
Westmoreland Berry Farm
08.2013 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Colonial Beach High School