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Andi Candelaria

La Puente,CA

Summary

I have received a great education that focuses on Child Development and how to best assist children throughout their development. I have been fortunate enough to experience working with children in both the school environment and the home environment. I am passionate about improving children's lives by positively assisting their development, and I am willing to help wherever I can!

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Nanny

Mary Kalama
Menifee, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
  • Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.

Private Nanny

Nicole S.
Yucaipa, CA
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
  • Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians.
  • Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
  • Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
  • Stayed current on all required certifications necessary for working as a Nanny.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.

Private Nanny

Holly Gomez
Banning
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
  • Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
  • Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
  • Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
  • Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.

Program Leader

Think Together, Inc
La Puente, CA
02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Developed and implemented new programs to meet the needs of program participants.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring for program participants in developing job skills.
  • Maintained records of program activities including attendance logs, data entry into a database system.
  • Advised management on strategies for improving program operations or increasing efficiency.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Assisted in the coordination of extracurricular activities such as sports teams or clubs..
  • Implemented behavior management strategies when necessary.
  • Encouraged creative thinking by providing open-ended questions during lessons.
  • Incorporated music, art, drama, literature, physical education., into class lessons.

Restaurant Hostess

TGI Fridays
Brea, CA
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
  • Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
  • Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
  • Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
  • Assisted with setting up banquet rooms for special events.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
  • Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
  • Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-2024

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
05-2020

Skills

  • Social integration
  • Academic Support
  • Activities Planning
  • Educational Support
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Childhood development
  • Social skill development
  • Infant Care

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Timeline

Private Nanny

Mary Kalama
03.2024 - Current

Private Nanny

Holly Gomez
02.2024 - 06.2024

Private Nanny

Nicole S.
08.2023 - 12.2024

Program Leader

Think Together, Inc
02.2018 - 06.2020

Restaurant Hostess

TGI Fridays
10.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University - Los Angeles

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Rio Hondo College

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