Nicole Robinson, M.Ed.

Experience

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  Harvey Public Library

  Dec 2005 - Aug 2007

  Library Page

  Placed books in alphanumeric order.Worked with children using Microsoft word on computers.Helped and organized themed activities with children.

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  Heritage Woods of Chicago

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Receptionist

  Maintained a neat and orderly work place to guarantee important documents and messages could be located whenever they were needed. Fielded telephone calls and delivered detailed, accurate messages to the appropriate member. Operated and maintained office copier and fax machine.

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  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Textbook Service

  Aug 2009 - Jan 2013

  Student Supervisor

  Assigned daily tasks to student employees.  Delegated on New Employee Board Committee.  Managed inventory on a daily basis based on specific locations. Trained new employees.  Conducted student evaluations.  Created space for new inventory.

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  OfficeMax

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Impress Associate

  Copied and faxed important documents. Created and designed media for local businesses.  Greeted customers in a timely manner.  Provided great customer service to all patrons.

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  Project H.O.P.E. Inc

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Lead Infant Teacher

  Created detailed lesson plans in order to better service students’ learning process.  Taught diverse methods that will enhance students’ understanding of material presented.  Designed bulletin board and display with current themed related topics on a weekly basis.  Assessed student’s progression throughout the year with various assessment tools.

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  KinderCare

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

  Lead Infant Teacher

  Planned and implemented activities that promoted social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.Implemented care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children.  Communicated directly with parents.  Maintained classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness. Assessed student’s progression throughout the year with various assessment tools

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  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2023

  The responsibilities of the Project Specialist / Home Base include preparing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, implementing the adopted curriculum, and individualizing child instruction. Conduct screenings and assessments, maintain records, and schedule and complete home visits. Responsible for obtaining and managing child outcome data. Prepared developmentally appropriate lesson plans (including instruction during family style dining)Implemented the adopted curriculumManaged classroom behavior and individualized child instructionConducted screenings/assessmentsMaintained records Scheduled and completed home visits/parent teacher conferencesObtained and managed child outcome dataAssigned additional duties in support of the department’s mission and goals

  • Early Head Start Project Specialist/Home Based

    Mar 2018 - Feb 2023

  • Early Head Start Project Specialist

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

  Feb 2023 - now

  Day Care Licensing Representative II

  Conducts initial licensing studies and re-licensing reviews of day care centers and homes to determine eligibility for licensing or re-licensingConducts preliminary reviews of the files of day centers and homesConducts on-site inspectionInitiates re-licensing activityMakes appropriate licensing recommendations following reviewProvides ongoing monitoring of assigned day care centers and homesInvestigates alleged violations of the Illinois Child Care Act and Department standards and regulations as applied to licensed, unlicensed, and license-exempt facilitiesObtains fire and health clearances for day care facilities from the Department of Public Health and state and local fire inspectors. Show less