Ana Wolf
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with experience at Scottsdale Unified School District, skilled in conflict resolution and fostering positive learning environments. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care and support for children with diverse needs, ensuring safety and engagement through creative activities. CPR certified and proficient in managing routines, enhancing emotional well-being and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Supervises snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Babysitter
Busy Bees Babysitting
07.2024 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
- Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
Kids Club Associate
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored all activities to maintain maximum level of safety.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting environment that fostered exploration, creativity, and learning for all Kids Club members.
- Actively participated in child's activities by reading to groups, painting, coloring and playing games.
- Chaperoned children during gym and playground visits.
Gym- Childcare
Mountainside Fitness
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Kept children between ages of 0 and 11 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
Paraprofessional
Washington Elementary School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch or recess, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency..
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies..
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Education
AA Emphasis In ECE - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Flexible scheduling
- Child supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Upholding discipline rules
- Toddler care experience
- Special needs experience
- School-age children experience
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Potty training assistance
- Basic first aid
- CPR certified
Certification
CPR/First aid/AED
CPI
Fingerprint clearance card
Timeline
Kids Club Associate
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
Babysitter
Busy Bees Babysitting
07.2024 - Current
Gym- Childcare
Mountainside Fitness
07.2024 - 11.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Washington Elementary School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
AA Emphasis In ECE - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
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