Lead Preschool Teacher
July 11, 2019
Attention: Hiring Contact
Happy Time Daycare Center
203 N 25th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806
To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to be considered as a qualified applicant for the position of Lead Preschool Teacher at your school. I have been in the profession of childcare since I began my career as a nanny in 1988. Since then, I have had many opportunities to work with children and their parents in many capacities. I have owned and operated a large childcare center, a family childcare home, been a kindergarten teacher and a mom. I take my choice of profession very seriously, and although it has always been required by the state for me to do continuing education classes to keep my license, I feel it’s important to do so to keep current in the area of early childhood education. I have had classes in SIDS training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and am certified in first aid and CPR. I keep all of my certifications current.
My teaching style promotes and nurtures an environment where children are encouraged to become confident, independent, and life-long learners, and one in which the children are given daily opportunities to develop their potential through art, music, language development, dramatic play, and sensory activities, and are encouraged to explore their environment and their world.
My curriculum has always supported children learning through play as it is crucial for brain development and a child’s intellectual growth as they learn to problem solve, get along with others, and develop the large and fine motor skills necessary for development. I believe in creating a classroom, that along with curriculum, is thoughtfully and carefully designed to provide the children with the best possible experience and learning opportunities.
I am a firm believer in the importance of quality and educational early childhood education that reflects best practices while taking into consideration the age and development of each child and I would like to be a part of creating and operating as a Preschool Teacher in a school such as yours.
I have included my resume which in small part reflects the depth and breadth of my experience and knowledge and I would like the opportunity to speak to you in person to expound upon this.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Pauline A. Zifko
RESUME
Pauline A. Zifko
1616 Beaser Avenue Apt, 1 Ashland, WI 54806
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Experience
Childcare Lead Teacher
November 2018-May 2019 Brighter Beginnings Childcare Eau Claire, WI
• Lead teacher in mixed age classroom- three and four year old children
• Prepared and implemented monthly lesson plans reflecting theme in age and developmentally appropriate manner
• Worked directly with parents on a day-to-day basis
• Mentored and trained new teachers
• Prepared and carried out assessments of said children to determine developmental skills
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences for said children
• Followed state mandated policies for child care
• Obtained cardio pulmonary resuscitation certification
Office Administration
October 2017-July 2018 Ashland Honda Toyota Ashland, WI
• Provide clients with customer service, including cashiering
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Pay all current charges to vendors
• Maintain vendor accounts
• File all paperwork regarding accounts
• Prepare paperwork for car deals sold and traded
• Maintain inventory for all cars on lot, sold, and traded
• Prepare deal jackets, key tags, and stickers
• Made appointments for car maintenance
• Prepared paperwork for bank transactions, including vehicles purchased and traded
Consultant
June 2017-September 2017 Ashland Area Development Corporation/Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board/CEP Ashland, WI
• Point person on creating a child care center in Ashland, WI
• Worked directly with members from boards to create a child care center in Ashland, WI
• Partner in creating a business plan for said child care center
• Partner in creating budget for said child care center
• Created floor plan for said child care center
Owner and Operator of Licensed Family Childcare Center
July 2002-May 2005 Capacity of 8 children
• Created and implemented policies and procedures for child care center for parents and employees in accordance with DCF 252 Licensing Rules for Family Childcare
• Developed and followed a budget for center
• Worked directly with representative of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Created curriculum that reflected age and developmentally appropriate practices for young children
• Worked directly with the families enrolled in my center on a daily basis
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences
• Responsible for maintaining all paperwork and regulations/policies set forth by the Wisconsin Shares Subsidies
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the center
• Complied with all Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education Licensing Rules for Family Child care DCF 252
Owner and Operator of Large Group Childcare Center
June 1999-June 2002 Capacity of 52 children
• Started childcare center from ground up, including purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for operation
• Developed and followed a budget for center
• Recruited and hired qualified teachers and support staff for center
• Created and implemented policies and procedures for child care center for parents and employees in accordance with DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers
• Created curriculum that reflected age and developmentally appropriate practices for young children
• Created menu in accordance with the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Responsible for maintaining all paperwork and regulations/policies set forth by the Wisconsin Shares Subsidies
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the center
• Complied with all Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers DCF 251
Education University of Wisconsin-Stout - Early Childhood Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College – Required hours for Childcare Certification
References for Pauline A. Zifko
Tori Gehrke – Director
Sam Draves – Assistant Director
Brighter Beginnings Childcare Center------------
Jodi Gould
Patient Services – Prevea------------
Marilee Fudaley
Office Supervisor-Ashland Honda Toyota------------
July 11, 2019
Attention: Hiring Contact
Happy Time Daycare Center
203 N 25th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806
To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to be considered as a qualified applicant for the position of Lead Preschool Teacher at your school. I have been in the profession of childcare since I began my career as a nanny in 1988. Since then, I have had many opportunities to work with children and their parents in many capacities. I have owned and operated a large childcare center, a family childcare home, been a kindergarten teacher and a mom. I take my choice of profession very seriously, and although it has always been required by the state for me to do continuing education classes to keep my license, I feel it’s important to do so to keep current in the area of early childhood education. I have had classes in SIDS training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and am certified in first aid and CPR. I keep all of my certifications current.
My teaching style promotes and nurtures an environment where children are encouraged to become confident, independent, and life-long learners, and one in which the children are given daily opportunities to develop their potential through art, music, language development, dramatic play, and sensory activities, and are encouraged to explore their environment and their world.
My curriculum has always supported children learning through play as it is crucial for brain development and a child’s intellectual growth as they learn to problem solve, get along with others, and develop the large and fine motor skills necessary for development. I believe in creating a classroom, that along with curriculum, is thoughtfully and carefully designed to provide the children with the best possible experience and learning opportunities.
I am a firm believer in the importance of quality and educational early childhood education that reflects best practices while taking into consideration the age and development of each child and I would like to be a part of creating and operating as a Preschool Teacher in a school such as yours.
I have included my resume which in small part reflects the depth and breadth of my experience and knowledge and I would like the opportunity to speak to you in person to expound upon this.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Pauline A. Zifko
RESUME
Pauline A. Zifko
1616 Beaser Avenue Apt, 1 Ashland, WI 54806
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Experience
Childcare Lead Teacher
November 2018-May 2019 Brighter Beginnings Childcare Eau Claire, WI
• Lead teacher in mixed age classroom- three and four year old children
• Prepared and implemented monthly lesson plans reflecting theme in age and developmentally appropriate manner
• Worked directly with parents on a day-to-day basis
• Mentored and trained new teachers
• Prepared and carried out assessments of said children to determine developmental skills
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences for said children
• Followed state mandated policies for child care
• Obtained cardio pulmonary resuscitation certification
Office Administration
October 2017-July 2018 Ashland Honda Toyota Ashland, WI
• Provide clients with customer service, including cashiering
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Pay all current charges to vendors
• Maintain vendor accounts
• File all paperwork regarding accounts
• Prepare paperwork for car deals sold and traded
• Maintain inventory for all cars on lot, sold, and traded
• Prepare deal jackets, key tags, and stickers
• Made appointments for car maintenance
• Prepared paperwork for bank transactions, including vehicles purchased and traded
Consultant
June 2017-September 2017 Ashland Area Development Corporation/Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board/CEP Ashland, WI
• Point person on creating a child care center in Ashland, WI
• Worked directly with members from boards to create a child care center in Ashland, WI
• Partner in creating a business plan for said child care center
• Partner in creating budget for said child care center
• Created floor plan for said child care center
Owner and Operator of Licensed Family Childcare Center
July 2002-May 2005 Capacity of 8 children
• Created and implemented policies and procedures for child care center for parents and employees in accordance with DCF 252 Licensing Rules for Family Childcare
• Developed and followed a budget for center
• Worked directly with representative of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Created curriculum that reflected age and developmentally appropriate practices for young children
• Worked directly with the families enrolled in my center on a daily basis
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences
• Responsible for maintaining all paperwork and regulations/policies set forth by the Wisconsin Shares Subsidies
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the center
• Complied with all Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education Licensing Rules for Family Child care DCF 252
Owner and Operator of Large Group Childcare Center
June 1999-June 2002 Capacity of 52 children
• Started childcare center from ground up, including purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for operation
• Developed and followed a budget for center
• Recruited and hired qualified teachers and support staff for center
• Created and implemented policies and procedures for child care center for parents and employees in accordance with DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers
• Created curriculum that reflected age and developmentally appropriate practices for young children
• Created menu in accordance with the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Responsible for maintaining all paperwork and regulations/policies set forth by the Wisconsin Shares Subsidies
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the center
• Complied with all Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers DCF 251
Education University of Wisconsin-Stout - Early Childhood Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College – Required hours for Childcare Certification
References for Pauline A. Zifko
Tori Gehrke – Director
Sam Draves – Assistant Director
Brighter Beginnings Childcare Center------------
Jodi Gould
Patient Services – Prevea------------
Marilee Fudaley
Office Supervisor-Ashland Honda Toyota------------