Ariana Carter

Work History

Highlands Recreation District

San Mateo, CA

12.2011 - Current

Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.

Assudani Family

San Mateo, CA

03.2010 - 01.2012

Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
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.
Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.