Andrea Arias- Brant
Newburgh,NY
Summary
My passion is to work and help children in their early ages to fall in love with learning. My goal as an aspiring teacher is to provide an environment where all students feel confident, motivated and seen throughout their early academic years to brighten their futures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Personal Business
06.2021 - Current
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging teamwork.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
Student Aide
The College Of Saint Rose
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to develop and modify lesson plans for optimal learning experiences.
- Provided emotional support for students, promoting a positive learning environment that fostered personal growth and development.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and guardians regarding achievements and challenges.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate communication and increase accessibility for all students.
- Supported classroom teachers in maintaining an orderly learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and effectively.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to promote positive interactions among students during group activities.
- Participated in IEP meetings, contributing valuable input on student progress and future objectives.
- Coordinated with school staff to create inclusive extracurricular activities, encouraging socialization among all students.
- Monitored student performance during assessments, providing necessary accommodations as needed per IEP guidelines.
- Facilitated social skill development through targeted group activities designed to encourage cooperation and effective communication among peers.
- Contributed to a team-based approach within the special education department, sharing resources and best practices with colleagues for continuous improvement efforts.
- Managed student transitions between activities, ensuring minimal disruption to the learning environment and maximizing instructional time.
- Maintained a safe and supportive atmosphere within the classroom setting, addressing any concerns or incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2026
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School
Somers, NY06.2022
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Child Development
- Fluent in [spanish]
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student Needs Assessment
- Blackboard Software
- Behavior Management
- Community Involvement
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Time management
Timeline
Student Aide
The College Of Saint Rose
01.2023 - 05.2023
Babysitter
Personal Business
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The College of Saint Rose
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School