Lauren Prince
Crestwood
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated childcare professional with over five years of hands-on experience fostering safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments for young children. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration with families and colleagues to promote children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Soon to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Criminal Justice, bringing strong analytical, investigative, and research skills, along with a deep understanding of legal systems and crime investigation strategies. Eager to apply a unique blend of interpersonal experience and criminal justice knowledge to a career focused on public safety, investigations, or forensic analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Pewee Valley Child Development Center
Pewee Valley
04.2019 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans for age groups 2-5 at a child development center.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
- Supervised and ensured safety of children during playtime and organized activities.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address concerns effectively.
- Trained and mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and best practices.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized learning environments for children's exploration.
- Developed positive relationships with children to foster trust and emotional security.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2025
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY04-2022
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Communication and parent engagement
- Collaboration and conflict management
- Encouragement strategies
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Research skills and investigative methods
- Crime pattern analysis
- Restorative practices
- Courtroom procedures
- Victim advocacy
- Criminal law knowledge
- Detailed report writing
- Crime scene analysis
- Crime prevention
Accomplishments
- 3.8 GPA
- Dean's List (all semesters)
- Dean's Scholar
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Pewee Valley Child Development Center
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
University of Louisville
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Jefferson Community And Technical College