Aisha Dasti
Frederick,MD
Summary
Proficient in developing and maintaining productive student, staff, family and administrator relationships to provide structures and supportive environments for students. Handles emergencies calmly.
Adept at coordinating supplies, organizing work areas and handling safety requirements to support all kids' needs. Competent in handling all housekeeping, recordkeeping and event planning.
Kind and cheerful with 8 years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Proven track record of keeping children entertained with fun activities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Nicolas Seema family child care home
Germantown, MD
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Assessed individual needs of children regarding emotional stability, physical health and mental capacities.
- Communicated effectively with families on a regular basis regarding any changes in behavior or health issues.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Monitored nap times according to established schedules and routines.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss child development.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Maintained safe play environment.
Daycare Assistant
Smitha Narayanan- Kutty daycare
Gaithersburg, MD
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
- Kept inventory of toys and supplies organized and well-stocked to meet needs of children under care.
Supervisor
Khols
Germantown, MD
01.2001 - 09.2009
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Todays Man
Germantown, MD
07.1997 - 12.2000
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Provided information about products and services to customers.
- Processed payments with cash, credit and debit cards, checks, gift cards, and store credits.
- Assisted customers in locating items within the store.
- Organized merchandise in the store for easy access by customers.
- Stocked shelves and maintained product displays.
- Operated a cash register to accurately process sales transactions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
- Counted money at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure accuracy of funds on hand.
- Resolved customer complaints or referred them to management for resolution.
- Helped other team members as needed during peak business times.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to established policies.
- Verified that all prices were accurate before ringing up purchases.
- Offered suggestions when appropriate to help customers find what they wanted quickly.
- Promoted loyalty programs to increase customer retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca Valley High School
Germantown, MD06-1998
Skills
- Activities leadership
- Activity Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Lesson Planning
- Social Development
- Infant Care
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Nutrition planning
- Child development knowledge
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
Nicolas Seema family child care home
05.2016 - 12.2019
Daycare Assistant
Smitha Narayanan- Kutty daycare
06.2011 - 08.2015
Supervisor
Khols
01.2001 - 09.2009
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Todays Man
07.1997 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Seneca Valley High School