Agatha Vargas Rodriguez
West Warwick,RI
Summary
Compassionate certified doula with distinguished knowledge of providing support to birthing and new mothers through prenatal and post partum care. Bilingual with a focus on providing resources and support to both english and spanish speaking communities. Spirited, dependable and professional birth worker, prepared to collaborate with a team or work independently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Birth Doula
Self-employed
04.2023 - Current
- Owner of Esperanza Perinatal Services
- Reduced stress for expecting parents by offering comprehensive prenatal consultations and education on childbirth options.
- Optimized comfort levels during labor using non-pharmacological pain relief methods such as hydrotherapy or birth balls.
- Expanded clientele through consistent networking efforts at community events and professional conferences related to maternal health.
- Maintained client confidentiality and established trust through compassionate listening, empathy, and open communication.
- Promoted a calm environment during labor through relaxation techniques such as guided visualization, breathing exercises, and massage.
- Encouraged informed decision-making by providing evidence-based information on various childbirth interventions.
FCC Provider
Self-employeed
02.2023 - Current
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Strengthened relationships with community resources to access additional services for families when needed.
Teacher's Assistant
West Warwick Public Schools
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Blackstone Valley
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Prenatal, Postpartum, Newborn care
- Physical Comfort
- Prenatal education
- Emotional Support
- Breastfeeding support
- Parent-Child Communication
- Activity/ Lesson Planning
- Childcare Regulations
- Child Development
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Certification
- Certified Perinatal Doula, Commonsense childbirth school - 2023
Timeline
Certified Birth Doula
Self-employed
04.2023 - Current
FCC Provider
Self-employeed
02.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
West Warwick Public Schools
02.2022 - 02.2023
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Blackstone Valley
06.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Rhode Island College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island