Child Development Specialist Resume Example Easter Seals

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

Friendly and energetic childcare provider with 12years of experience in childcare, education, and intervention. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well behaved. Experienced in creating schedules, following commitments, and maintaining routines. I love working with children and find it very rewarding when they reach their full potential.

Highlights

Team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Culturally-sensitive
Strategic planner
Organized

Child psychology knowledge
Child development expert
Reliable
Dependable
Complex problem solver

Accomplishments

Nannied for a child special needs, that included learning disabilities, mental challenges and physical impairments. I have worked with children with autism as well as a premature baby.

Experience

Child Development Specialist
January 2016 to CurrentEaster Seals - Las Vegas, NV

Be responsible for all service coordination activities for sixty families
Develop ideas, plans and procedures for initiation, expansion, improvement, and evaluation of Early Intervention for the benefit of children and families
Assess cognitive, physical, social domains and language development for children and recommend appropriate activities to enhance growth and development of children
Organize and maintain the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), including, but not limited to, assessments, update family needs and priorities, transition planning and up-to-date health history
Coordinate evaluations with appropriate therapists
Comply with all state, federal and program policies, standards, and time lines.
Maintain excellent records on all children enrolled in the Early Intervention Program
Conduct child assessments, as well as re-assessments, and create evaluation reports incorporating assessment tools, caregiver reports, and professional reports

Nanny
October 2014 to December 2015In Home Health - North Las Vegas, NV

Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
G-tube feedings and g-tube food preparation
Coordinate with doctors such as neurologist, nephrologist, and hematologist for transfusions and lab work
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Administered medication orally as well as through a port and minor first aid
Dressed children and changed diapers.
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Participating in occupational therapy, physical therapy, hippo therapy, and vision therapy.

Interventionist
November 2013 to November 2014Southwest Autism and Behavioral Solutions - Las Vegas , NV

Promote good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
Promote language development skills through Discrete-trial teaching.
Teach potty training skills.
Communicate regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Offer parents detailed daily reports that outline their child's session.
Maintain daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, and stem behaviors.
Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for non-verbal children.
Address behavioral and learning issues with parents and give Positive behavior support.
Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.

Nanny
March 2012 to November 2013Self Employed - Playa Vista, CA

Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Administered medication and minor first aid to sick child
Dressed child and changed diapers.
Potty training
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Performed child assessment to develop tailored lessons based on child's present levels of development.
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage critical thinking
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote child's interest and receptive learning.
Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts.

Nanny
May 2009 to December 2011Self employed - Westchester, CA

Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents Monitored child's educational progress with individual charts
Sanitized toys and play equipment to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Engaged with child individually to meet her emotional and physical needs.
Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Administered medication and minor first aid to sick child
Dressed child and changed diapers.
Potty training
Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Performed child assessment to develop tailored lessons based on child's present levels of development.
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage critical thinking
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote child's interest and receptive learning.
Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts.

Teacher
August 2005 to April 2009Kids R Kids - Las Vegas, NV

Established a safe play environment for the children.
Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children.
Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.

Education

Bachelor of Science : Psychology, 2015University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ, United States

Coursework in Child Nutrition

Coursework in Child Development and Child Psychology

Child Abuse Prevention training

High School Diploma : 2002Ontario High School - Phoenix, CA, United States

Skills

Teaching Baby Sign

Team Player

Preschool Prep

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Easter Seals
In Home Health
Southwest Autism and Behavioral Solutions
Self Employed
Self employed
Kids R Kids

School Attended

University of Phoenix
Ontario High School

Job Titles Held:

Child Development Specialist
Nanny
Interventionist
Teacher

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Psychology , 2015
High School Diploma : 2002

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