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KAILEY WIXON
     Marshall, MN 56258   (507)828-1435      kaileywixon@gmail.com   
 

PROFESSIONAL I have always enjoyed working with children. I am attending South Dakota State University
SUMMARY and majoring in Early Childhood Education COOP program through Dakota State
University. I am also working towards my Special Education endorsement. I worked at the
Boys & Girls Club for 4.5 years on the Early Childhood Education side, working with
preschool and kindergarten age students. While working at the Club, I ran a successful
after school program at our off-site Boys & Girls club where I over saw staff, children, and
communicated daily with parents.

 
 

SKILLS  Relationship Building  First Aid/CPR

 Active Listening  Conflict Resolution
 Flexible Schedule  Planning & Organizing
 Reliable & Trustworthy  Organizational Skills
 Good Work Ethic  Timely
 Friendly, Positive Attitude  Helpful

 
 

WORK HISTORY NANNY 08/2022 to 12/2022

Lindsie Bell, Brookings, SD
 Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up
playroom.
 Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
 Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
 Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
 Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and
foster relationships.
 Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging
open communication and delivering positive feedback.

SUMMER NANNY 06/2022 to 08/2022

Randy & Kara Miller, Balaton, MN
 Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
 Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
 Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
 Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
 Drove children to library, local parks, and the outdoor pool.
 Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up
playroom.

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 Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.

LEAD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 01/2022 to 05/2022

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains
 Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way
 Planned and implemented after school activities for the youth
 Held bi-weekly check-in meeting with staff
 Communicated daily with parents about behaviors
 Sent out weekly updates via email
 Played games with youth on the playground
 Attended mandatory monthly meetings
 Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision
 Planned and led activities with varied focus such as outdoor exploration, education, and
crisis intervention
 Encouraged each program participant to interact and provided numerous opportunities
to engage with others and enjoy activities.

EARLY CHILDHOOD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 11/2018 to 05/2022

Boys & Girls club of the Northern Plains
 Work with children to resolve their problems
 Help lead after school activities for children
 Watch children on the playground
 Make sure children feel safe in the atmosphere they are in
 Build strong relationships with the youth
 Help my team come up with crafts for the youth.

TEACHERS ASSISTANT 01/2021 to 12/2021

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern
 Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist
teachers in classroom preparation
 Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master
assignments and reinforce learning concepts
 Supervised children and participated with children in activities
 Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use
 Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school
challenges
 Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school
administrators.

SUMMER NANNY 06/2016 to 08/2018

Abby Miller
 Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
 Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child's social and emotional
growth
 Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene, and
socialization
 Took the children on various field trips to the zoo, local parks, county fairs, different lakes
to go swimming, and a children's museum
 Drove children to various types of activities, including golf, swimming lessons and

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football practice to maintain extracurricular routines

 Communicated daily with parents about daily activities and behaviors
 Involved children in caring for household chores.

 
 

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Expected in 12/2023

South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD
Bachelor of Science: Special Education Endorsement, Expected in 05/2023
South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD
High School Diploma: 06/2018
Marshall High School - Marshall, MN

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