Norma J.

Rollins

NJR

Phone: 773-679-1944
Email: ipiggy09@gmail.com

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Accrediting Agencies: Action for Children, AnSo Child Development, Care Course, Chicago Public Schools, Carole
Robertson Center, and Center for Horizons, Children Advocacy Centers, Child Care Initiative, City of Chicago,
DCFS, Good Shepard, Hull House, University of Illinois at Chicago, Head start and Ads McKinley.

Certifications: Basic Certification in Pre-school Education, Advanced Certification in Pre-school Education, National
Certification with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Certification for Child Development with the
State of Illinois, Certification for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education with the City of Chicago and
Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Children with Special Needs and Physical Disabilities, Food Training and Nutrition,
Frontline Childcare Provider Training, Eat Right Diet and Nutrition, Family Child Care Provider, Protective Factors for
Strengthening Families, Family Child Care Provider Children Exposed to Violence, Zero to Three Training, Infant
Toddler Care, Cradle to Classroom, Foundations of Family and Childcare Cook County, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
and Education: Working with Schools to Protect Children with Disabilities, Infant and Adult CPR and First Aid

Harold Washington College, Chicago IL

Certificate in Child Development

1997 1999

South Suburban College, Chicago IL

Certificate in Art Therapy 1990 1991

National Credentialing Program IL

Child Development Associate in Infant/Toddlers January 2016

Malcolm X College Chicago IL

ServSafe Certification February 201

Kennedy-King College Chicago IL

May 2016

Associate of Applied Science Preschool Education Anticipated

CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTIONS

Precious Little Ones Inc. 2014 Present Assistant Director/Teacher
Piggys Playpen Home daycare 2002 2012 Director/Owner

Chicago Public School (Cradle to Classroom) 1997 2002 Family Advocate/Team Leader

Austin Chase House Head Start 1996 - 1997

NORMA J. ROLLINS
Phone: 773-679-1944 * Email: ipiggy09@gmail.com

CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCES

Core Competence: Basic care, teaching, program/learning development, strategic planning, problem solving,
conflict/resolution/physical/social development problems, emergency drill training, Creative curriculum, and
Teaching strategies gold. Meeting facilitation, Clerical tasks and customer services.

Interpersonal communicator who provides consistent updates to parents on child progress and needs.

Provided in-home childcare for infants, toddlers, and children up to 12 years old. Implemented structured and
non-structured approach to teaching children, which includes small group sessions, one-on-one instructions, and
creative activities, such as art, dance and music. Record progress and develop strategies for stimulating learning
and development in-home.

Implemented tactics that promoted physical development, which included serving nutritious food, teaching proper
eating habits and personal hygiene, and ensuring children had appropriate rest periods.

Managed up to 50 employees who assisted teen moms and children showing signs of emotional or developmental
problems by discussing their individual behavioral patterns, provided appropriate training for employees and
parents, weekly home visits with teen parents and child.

Helped parents to locate programs that provided their child with basic health services and subsidies for healthier
lifestyles.

NORMA J. ROLLINS
Phone: 773-679-1944 * Email: ipiggy09@gmail.com

To whom it may concern

Im currently a Practicum student at Kennedy-King College. I am writing this letter to express my interest in becoming an
Early Childhood Educator at your school. Teaching is my passion and I love using my knowledge of early childhood
education and my teaching methods to help shape our children future. I offer over 20 years of experience in the field, a
vibrant friendly and nurturing personality that will be a great addition to your staff, and that will benefit your students and
school. Ive owned and directed a home daycare for 11years, I am currently a director assistant and teacher at a private
school. During my many years of working in the field, I have been fortunate to work with many Accrediting agencies, and
acquired numerous of Certificates for my accomplishments and experience. I will be a Great fit for your school, I am a
dedicated, dependable, hardworking professional, skilled at managing groups of various ages and assessing child
behavior, needs and health to determine appropriate teaching style and action plan. Working with children on a daily basis
has helped me to implement structured and non-structured approach to teaching. My excellent communication skills have
allowed me to gain trusting and meaningful relationships with my parents. As a kind-hearted individual with a passion for
teaching children of all backgrounds, I know I will be the perfect person for the job.

If you are looking for someone to help your young students to blossom into their full potential, Im that early childhood
educator you need. My number and email is listed above; I eagerly anticipate discussing future employment opportunities
with you.
Sincerely, Norma J. Rollins