Alyssa Castillo
Student
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Compassionate childcare professional with extensive experience in managing diverse needs, including special care. Skilled in promoting safety and fostering a nurturing environment while developing engaging activities that enhance children's learning. Passionate about fostering supportive and nurturing environments for children. Experience includes managing daily routines, developing educational activities and promoting emotional growth in childcare roles. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to varied situations and genuine empathy for children's needs. Previous work has resulted in enhanced learning experiences and improved behavioral outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
My Famly
Taos, New Mexico
01.2019 - Current
- cared for two younger siblings, including one with special needs, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote children's learning and development.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- 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.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured children's safety in diverse environments.
- Provided attentive care for children of various ages and assisted with feeding and dressing.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Restaurant Busser
Stella's Italian Restaurant
Taos, New Mexico
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Cleared tables promptly after guests finished dining to facilitate quick turnover.
- Supported servers by delivering food and drinks to enhance service efficiency.
- Assisted servers by refilling beverages, clearing dishes, carrying trays and delivering food items to the table.
- Set up tables for events and large parties according to specifications.
- Reset tables in a timely manner with clean silverware, napkins and condiments.
- Ensured cleanliness of dining area to promote positive guest experiences.
- Greeted customers and provided menus; took beverage orders and delivered drinks.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks smoothly.
- Followed health and safety guidelines while handling food items.
- Performed opening duties including setting up side stations for service staff.
- Inspected restaurant prior to opening for cleanliness and proper set-up of tables, chairs and booths.
- Ensured that all areas were properly sanitized at the end of each shift.
- Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taos High School
Taos, NM05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare
University of New Mexico
Taos, NMSkills
- Childcare management
- Infant care and feeding
- Activity planning
- CPR training
- Safety protocols
- Safety awareness
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Working under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- Group leadership
- Creative vision
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Timeline
Restaurant Busser
Stella's Italian Restaurant
03.2026 - 04.2026
Childcare Provider
My Famly
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Taos High School
Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare
University of New Mexico