Deborah Packard

Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with over 15 years of combined experience in early childhood education and long-term private family care. Proven track record in designing developmentally appropriate curricula, managing classroom dynamics, supporting early milestones, and building strong, trusting relationships with children and parents. Skilled in fostering safe, nurturing, and engaging environments tailored to individual emotional, social, and academic growth.

Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher at Ardmore Baptist Preschool / Ardmore United Methodist Preschool

7 Years

• Maintained primary responsibility for a classroom of 10 toddlers, planning and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans centered on sensory play, motor skill development, and early literacy.
• Managed daily classroom routines, including mealtime, nap schedules, hygiene protocols, and behavioral guidance using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Tracked and evaluated developmental milestones, communicating progress and individual needs through parent-teacher conferences and daily logs.
• Facilitated social-emotional growth by teaching conflict resolution, self-regulation, cooperative play, and independence.
• Prepared daily learning materials, sensory bins, creative art projects, and seasonal classroom displays to stimulate active learning.

Private Nanny (Single Family) at Private Household

8 Years

• Provided full-time, dedicated care for 5 children over an 8-year span, supporting physical, emotional, and intellectual growth from early childhood through school age.
• Designed engaging daily activities, outdoor recreation, educational outings, and structured routines to support developmental progress.
• Prepared healthy meals, managed nap and sleep schedules, and maintained clean, safe environments tailored to the children's evolving needs.
• Supported remote learning, homework completion, reading fluency, and foundational math skills as children progressed into school age.
• Collaborated closely with parents to maintain consistent discipline strategies, open communication, and seamless routine handoffs.

Instructional Assistant / Paraeducator at San Ramon Valley Unified School District (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Partnered closely with teachers to coordinate classroom responsibilities to minimize teacher distractions and allow focus on student instruction.
• Provided individual coaching and instructional sessions to students identified as requiring additional assistance and development.
• Organized, executed, and led small group learning sessions in support of classroom instructional agendas.
• Executed the majority of classroom preparation materials and projects, including bulletin board creation, student weekly folder organization, and end-of-year memory books.

Noon-Duty Supervisor at San Ramon Valley Unified School District (2014-01 – 2018-12)

• Led a team of four, administering the lunch process, cleanup, and post-lunch recess.
• Developed and improved an efficient organizational plan customized to the age of students to seamlessly and predictably manage lunchroom responsibilities.
• Partnered with custodial staff to implement the timing and location of necessary resources for quick turnaround between lunch shifts.
• Provided behavioral coaching in lunchroom and playground environments, emphasizing mutual respect and concern for fellow students.

Customer Service Representative at United Airlines (1985-01 – 2007-12)

22-year career

• Handled gate management, check-in counter operations, baggage logistics, and customer reservations.
• Delivered high-level communication, conflict resolution, and public-facing customer service.