Aydan Goldstein
Woodcliff Lake
Summary
Diligent with strong background in childcare and proven ability to create safe and nurturing environment for children. Successfully managed diverse age groups and facilitated engaging activities to support developmental milestones. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in various childcare roles. Experienced with creating engaging and enriching activities for children. Utilizes leadership and creativity to ensure safe and enjoyable environment. Effective with communication and teamwork, fostering supportive and inclusive experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Woodcliff Lake School District
03.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Live-Out Nanny
Vaknin Family
08.2022 - Current
- Took care of multiple children, ensuring their wellbeing physically, emotionally, and socially.
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Prepared nutritious meals and ensured the health of children.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed child bedtime, handling tantrums and maintaining order while creating a safe environment for children to sleep.
- Driven children, including picking up from school and getting children to their activities and appointments in a safe and timely manner.
Family Nanny
Mechem Family
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Took care of multiple children, ensuring their wellbeing physically, emotionally, and socially.
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Prepared nutritious meals and ensured the health of children.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed child bedtime, handling tantrums and maintaining order while creating a safe environment for children to sleep.
- Driven children, including picking up from school and getting children to their activities and appointments in a safe and timely manner.
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
Live-Out Nanny
Stern Family
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Took care of multiple children, ensuring their wellbeing physically, emotionally, and socially.
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Prepared nutritious meals and ensured the health of children.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed child bedtime, handling tantrums and maintaining order while creating a safe environment for children to sleep.
- Driven children, including picking up from school and getting children to their activities and appointments in a safe and timely manner.
Camp Counselor
Woodmont Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Oversaw and maintained a safe swim instruction as well as many physical activities.
Bus Counselor
Woodmont Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised children of various ages on the bus ride to and from summer camp every day.
- Ensured the safety of everyone on the bus.
- Managed challenging behavior effectively, resulting in a calm and orderly bus atmosphere.
- Developed strong rapport with campers, and communicated with parents fostering a sense of community and trust among families.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05-2027
Elementary Special Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05-2027
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Outdoor activities
- Arts and crafts
- Language skills
- Potty training
- Childcare expertise
- Bilingual in English and American Sign Language
- Safety awareness
- Sleep training
- Reading encouragement
- Homework assistance
- Emotional support
- Early childhood education
- Social development
- Swimming supervision
- Special needs experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- Friendly
- Emotionally supportive
- Special needs care
- Childcare
- Educational support
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Social integration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like paint, ceramics, and embroidery, to expand skills and techniques
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Youth Development Programs
- Knitting and Crocheting
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Timeline
Family Nanny
Mechem Family
08.2024 - 02.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Woodcliff Lake School District
03.2024 - Current
Live-Out Nanny
Vaknin Family
08.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
Woodmont Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bus Counselor
Woodmont Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2022
Live-Out Nanny
Stern Family
03.2021 - 08.2023
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
The College of New Jersey
Elementary Special Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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