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Ava Herrera
Phoenix,CA
Summary
Offering warm and patient demeanor with a strong desire to contribute and grow in a childcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of child safety and developmental needs while quickly adapting to new caregiving techniques. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in a social worker's role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
BusyBees
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks tailored to dietary needs.
- Assisted with homework, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Organized activities that promoted social skills and teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding daily activities and concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for children's play areas.
- Adapted quickly to changing needs and preferences of children in care.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- 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.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2027
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Active listening
- Meal and snack times
- Managing routines
- Activity planning
- Licensed driver
- Infant and toddler care
- Positive and professional
- Calm demeanor
- Child Development Understanding
- Certified in first aid and CPR
Certification
- Certified in CPR and First Aid since 2020
Interests
Timeline
Babysitter
BusyBees
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University