Amanda Umana
Round Rock,TX
Summary
I have a passion for working with young children , I am Firm but positive disciplinarian. Diligent Childcare Director with 1 year of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Texas licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth. Reliable Childcare professional talented at creating safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Offering over 13 years of childcare experience and 4 in a licensed facility with excellent knowledge in CPR and first aid. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Spanish-speaking childcare worker with 4 years practice focusing on infant and toddler care.
Empathetic, thoughtful and poised Floater Teacher with creativity and flexibility when designing and executing curricula. Highly adaptable in new environments and effective at reading and adhering to student needs. Open-minded listener with 4 years of experience supporting students from varying backgrounds and social skills individually and as whole.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledgeable Bilingual Teacher with 5 years of experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floater Teacher
Primrose Preschool
Pflugerville , TX
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Facilitated extra-curricular activities and assemblies in collaboration with other supervisory and supporting staff.
- Maintained correspondence with parents, establishing direct lines of communication for student accountability and performance management.
- Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
- Managed disciplinary actions for unacceptable behavior, working with individuals and supporting educational elements of remediation process.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
PreK Floater & Lunch Monitor
Pflugerville Isd
Pflugerville, Texas
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Circulated among tables to assist young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items.
- Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.
- Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Organized cafeteria environment and serving line to provide efficient diner flow during lunch rush.
- Regulated dismissal of students by section and guided disposal of tray and silverware in return area.
- Walked around cafeteria looking for spills and assisting students with opening food containers.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
- Assisted teachers during non-meal hours with classroom and student support needs.
- Checked dining area supplies, including linens and wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Discussed programs policies and practices to families and visitors.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Greenhouse Learning Center
Hutto, TX
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Analyzed, constructed and calculated daily accounting records, including payroll and sales transactions.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, Texas Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 weeks to 4 years old.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Director of Daycare
Greenhouse Learning Center
Hutto, TX
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Interviewed numerous parents and children for enrollment.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
- Recruited, hired and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
Private Nanny
Self Employed
Round Rock, TX
06.2009 - 10.2017
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Studied and performed research on food allergies to provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and making sure the home stayed tidy.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Supervised children's homework assignments to verify completion, assist with difficult assignments and support educational goals.
Cook and Cashier
Aramark
Pflugerville, TX
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Updated daily logs, checked in deliveries and submitted weekly reports.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Helped train and manage all kitchen staff, including employee development.
- Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
- Collected payments and observed customers for suspicious behavior.
- Prepared and served over 400 nutritious meals each day.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Operated cash register to record all transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
Personal Assistant
Self Employed
Round Rock, TX
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
- Transported children to and from school, activities and appointments.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Prepared homes for client arrivals and administered rental properties.
- Organized and cared for clients' homes and properties by maintaining and preparing for arrival and daily living requirements.
- Oversaw daily household activities for traveling clients.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Executed basic banking and bookkeeping tasks.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Sanitized toilets, sinks, showers, kitchen surfaces and other high-traffic home fixtures.
- Specialized in working with industrial cleaning products within strict safety procedures.
- Categorized laundry received by clients based upon type and standard of fabric.
- Completed routine floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Education
GED -
Hendrickson High School
Pflugerville, TX11.2011
Skills
- Sanitation practices
- Cafeteria monitoring
- Opening containers
- Seating arrangements
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking abilities
- Customer service
- Compassion
- Organization and Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaboration
- Supervision
- Written Communication
- Maintenance & Repair
- Planning and Coordination
- Positive Reinforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Student Progress Reporting
- Student engagement
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Money Management - 4 CEUs
- Parents and Child Care - 2 CEUs
- CDA Infants and Toddlers 11/23/2016-11/24/2019
- Directors Certificate 12/2016-12/2018
Timeline
Floater Teacher
Primrose Preschool
04.2021 - 12.2021
PreK Floater & Lunch Monitor
Pflugerville Isd
08.2019 - 02.2020
Cook and Cashier
Aramark
10.2017 - 02.2020
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Greenhouse Learning Center
10.2014 - 12.2016
Director of Daycare
Greenhouse Learning Center
10.2014 - 05.2017
Personal Assistant
Self Employed
06.2011 - 10.2014
Private Nanny
Self Employed
06.2009 - 10.2017
GED -
Hendrickson High School
- Money Management - 4 CEUs
- Parents and Child Care - 2 CEUs
- CDA Infants and Toddlers 11/23/2016-11/24/2019
- Directors Certificate 12/2016-12/2018
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