Karen Goodman
Non-Hispanic or Latino
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in child safety, honed at New Holland Early Learning Center. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with children and parents while implementing effective classroom organization and positive reinforcement strategies. Committed to maintaining a clean and nurturing environment that promotes healthy development and learning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Group Supervisor
New Holland Early Learning Center
10.2018 - 04.2025
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Contributed to improved program quality by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging cooperative play.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
CPH-certified Professional House Cleaner
The Cleaning Authority
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing thorough and meticulous cleaning services catered to individual needs.
- Wiped walls, decoration, and appliances.
- Offered specialized deep-cleaning services that revitalized living spaces, increasing overall home comfort.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability by consistently arriving on time for scheduled appointments, instilling trust and confidence in clients.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Maintained a high level of hygiene in clients'' homes by sanitizing surfaces and disinfecting high-touch areas.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
New Holland Early Learning Center
01.1995 - 04.2018
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
- Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garden Spot High School
New Holland, PA06-1995
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Problem-solving
- CPR and first aid
- First aid training
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Housekeeping
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult, HSI - 05/02/2024-05/02/2026
- Water Safety Training - 05/17/2024
- Mandated Reporter Training - 02/06/2025
Timeline
Assistant Group Supervisor
New Holland Early Learning Center
10.2018 - 04.2025
CPH-certified Professional House Cleaner
The Cleaning Authority
04.2018 - 10.2018
Childcare Assistant Teacher
New Holland Early Learning Center
01.1995 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Garden Spot High School
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