Danielle Hilton

Attentive Childcare Assistant Director and Teacher with over twenty years of experience. Well versed in Creative Curriculum, Second Step social emotional learning and Teaching Strategies Gold. Skilled in all aspects of classroom management, including establishing rules, managing behavior, and creating a positive learning environment.

Achieving high rates of parent engagement and working with colleagues to continuously improve the classroom. Updating child and staff files, creating monthly newsletters and calendars, Creating and updating staff PTO tracker in Excel. Answering the phone, giving parent tours, setting up new enrollments and family billing plans.

Pre-k Counts Assistant Teacher/Supervisor - Philadelphia Ymca - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

(2023-03)

• Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Maintained high classroom and behavior management.
• Designed and implemented social emotional lesson plans.
• Maintained student records, Ages and Stages Questionnaire and daily student observations.
• Taking on Supervisor role in the absence of the Director.

Assistant Director - The Morgan School - Reading, Pennsylvania

(2021-03 - 2023-03)

• Provided leadership and direction to staff to ensure successful completion of daily tasks and projects.
• Coordinated the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Keeping child and staff files up to date.
• Completing monthly newsletter, menu, and calendar for the center.

Pre-k Counts Assistant Teacher - Montgomery Early Learning Center - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

(2015-01 - 2021-03)

• Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for students.
• Partnered with lead teacher to create instructional materials appropriate for students with a wide range in age, physical and emotional maturities.
• Designed and implemented social emotional lesson plans.
• Communicated daily with parents about students progress and attended meetings and parents conferences.

Toddler Teacher - Spring Kindercare - Reading, Pennsylvania

(2010-06 - 2015-01)

• Developed and implemented engaging and educational activities to capture the attention of toddlers.
• Assisted with potty training and diaper changing.
• Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure a positive learning experience.
• Established and enforced rules and regulations to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Communicated positively with toddlers to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Toddler Teacher - Tri Valley YMCA - Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

(2006-09 - 2010-05)

• Developed and implemented engaging and educational activities to capture the attention of toddlers.
• Communicated positively with toddlers to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Assisted with potty training and diaper changing.
• Developed and implemented individualized plans for each toddler.
• Collaborated with other teachers to ensure each toddler had a pleasant learning experience.
• Established and enforced rules and regulations to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Developed and maintained a safe and secure learning environment.

Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education - Reading Area Community College (2006-09 - 2008-06)