Julie Simmons
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Exceptional childcare professional with extensive experience in Early Childhood Education, specializing in child development and behavior modification. Proven ability to create engaging curricula and foster positive environments, enhancing children's social and emotional growth. Skilled team leader with strong communication abilities, proficient organizational skills, and a committed goal to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny/House Manager
Private Household
Charleston, SC
08.2020 - 08.2025
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Provided safe transportation of children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Developed and implemented a structured daily routine that promoted age appropriate behavior and development.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Developed and implemented new housekeeping practices to increase productivity and cohesiveness.
- Maintained a clean and organized household, including laundry, light housekeeping, liaising with cleaning services and contractors for maintenance and repairs.
- Orchestrated household schedules and calendars, including coordinating appointments, extracurricular activities, and special events.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals, taking into account dietary restriction and allergies, and overseeing grocery shopping and pantry organization.
Nanny
Private Family
Charleston, SC
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
Toddler Teacher
Carolina Park Day Care Center
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Created curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula.
- Developed behavior management plans.
Assistant Director/Preschool Teacher
Pear Blossom Child Development Center
Easton, PA
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to comply with state standards.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Trained, evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster development.
- Trained and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Preschool Teacher/Supervisor
Cuddle Zone Learning Center
Allentown, PA
07.2002 - 07.2010
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Supervised, trained, and supported staff.
- Implemented staffing changes/ratios, locking and closing down facility daily, and maintaining state regulations to provide a continuously safe learning envirnoment.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA06-2006
Skills
- Skilled team leader
- Program development
- Child development specialist
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Experienced in supporting special needs children
- Skilled in behavior modification techniques
- Early childhood curricula development
Timeline
Nanny/House Manager
Private Household
08.2020 - 08.2025
Nanny
Private Family
06.2018 - 08.2020
Toddler Teacher
Carolina Park Day Care Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
Assistant Director/Preschool Teacher
Pear Blossom Child Development Center
08.2010 - 12.2015
Preschool Teacher/Supervisor
Cuddle Zone Learning Center
07.2002 - 07.2010
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College