Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Fluent in Spanish.
Skills
Excellent classroom management
Calm and patient
Effective listening
CPR/First-aid certified
Schedule creation and maintenance
Arts and crafts aptitude
Effectively work with parents
Social skills development
Clerical
Planning
Reliable and trustworthy
Flexible
Problem resolution
Organizational skills
Decision-making
Data management
Fluent in Spanish
Friendly, positive attitude
Work ethic
Experience
03/2015 to Current
Early Head Start TeacherYmca Of Metropolitan Chicago – Lake Zurich, IL,
Created activities and lesson plans.
Inventoried and purchased classroom materials for education, games and crafts.
Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Placed supply orders, organized materials and restocked items.
Established and enforced behavioral rules and discipline.
Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties.
Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
Read stories to preschool children to help increase key language, literacy and social skills.
Developed appropriate youth curriculum in alignment with cultural and developmental needs.
Managed schedule of group activities and special events.
Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Monitored classrooms, halls and eating areas to maintain student safety.
Cultivated positive rapport with students, faculty and parents.
Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for infants and toddler-age children.
03/2010 to 03/2015
Child and Youth Program AssistantDepartment Of Defense – Egg Harbor Township, NJ,
Incorporated special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that affected the child or youth's experience in the program.
Assisted children and youth with special projects and homework.
Cared for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Promoted and modeled safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Helped arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Developed schedules and activity plans. Including reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level CY Program Assistants.
Ensured that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Implemented activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
Helped prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule.
Set up displays and bulletin boards. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommended replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
Secured supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Established a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
Interacted with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Provided care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
Maintained control of and accounted for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
Ensured children and youth (as applicable) departed with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
Supervised children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Observed program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Interacted professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Provided parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
Participated in conferences with parents and employees.
Observed children and youth and documented developmental progression and/or concerns and used the information in planning.
Participated in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
Assisted in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Ensured compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.
Notified supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Collected, maintained, and reported program participation data.
Performed other related duties as assigned.
04/2009 to 03/2010
Child and Youth Program AssistantDepartment Of Defense – El Monte, CA,
Incorporated special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that affected the child or youth's experience in the program.
Assisted children and youth with special projects and homework.
Cared for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Promoted and modeled safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Helped arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants.
Used prepared curriculum and program materials.
Helped prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule.
Set up displays and bulletin boards. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommended replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
Secured supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Established a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
Interacted with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Provided care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
Maintained control of and accounted for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
Ensured children and youth (as applicable) departed with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
Supervised children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Observed program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Interacted professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Provided parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
Participated in conferences with parents and employees.
Observed children and youth and documented developmental progression and/or concerns and used the information in planning.
Participated in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
Assisted in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Ensured compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.
Notified supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Collected, maintained, and reported program participation data.
Performed other related duties as assigned.
Education and Training
Expected in
: Early Childhood Education Cameron University - Lawton, OK GPA:
Expected in
: Early Childhood Education Ashford University - San Diego, CA GPA:
Expected in 05/2006
High School Diploma: Lawton High School - Lawton, OK GPA:
Expected in 05/2013
CDA Certificate : Child Development Council For Professional Recognition - Washington, DC, GPA:
Expected in 10/2018
Word: Word Processing Great Plains Technology Center - Lawton, OK, GPA:
Expected in 10/2018
Microsoft Excel : Great Plains Technology Center - Lawton, OK, GPA:
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