Alvin Monk
Modesto,CA
Summary
Compassionate childcare professional skilled in parent communication and emotional support. Successfully established routines that promote positive behavior and foster a safe, engaging environment for children, enhancing their social and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Modesto, California
05.2012 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Developed engaging educational activities to stimulate children's learning and creativity.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Established routines to promote discipline and encourage positive behavior among children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, ensuring dietary needs were met for all children.
- Organized playtime activities to foster social skills and teamwork among peers.
- Maintained a clean and organized space, ensuring safety standards were consistently met.
- Provided emotional support to children, helping them navigate conflicts and challenges.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
Bakery/Deli Clerk
Save Mart Supermarkets - N. California Division
Modesto, California
11.2006 - 04.2012
- Assisted customers with product selections and provided detailed information on items.
- Prepared and displayed fresh bakery items according to store standards and guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli and bakery areas throughout shifts.
- Operated slicing equipment to prepare meats, cheeses, and other deli products effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Stocked shelves with bakery goods and deli items while ensuring proper rotation.
- Followed health and safety regulations during food preparation and handling processes.
- Handled customer transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product availability or pricing information.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions in the POS system.
- Inspected incoming shipments of produce and bakery items for quality assurance.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking sales data and ordering new stock when necessary.
- Cleaned and sanitized work area regularly throughout the day.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Skills
- Child development
- Nutritional guidance
- Safety management
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Emotional support
- Activity organization
- Interpersonal communication
- CPR training
- Childcare
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- Special needs experience
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Emotional intelligence
- Sensory activities planning
- Creative thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
05.2012 - Current
Bakery/Deli Clerk
Save Mart Supermarkets - N. California Division
11.2006 - 04.2012
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