Brenda Carranza
Windsor,CA
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
YMCA
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Collaborated with teachers on special projects such as holiday parties or end-of-year events.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from infant to middle childhood.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Bay Met Academy
Windsor, CA06-2019
Child Development
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Lesson Plan Development
- Meal Preparation
- Child Supervision
- Group Leadership
- Activity Planning
- Early Childhood Knowledge
- Child Development
- Reading Skills
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Safety Understanding
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Early Childhood Education
- Group Management
- Safety Awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Childcare Provider
YMCA
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Bay Met Academy
Child Development
Santa Rosa Junior College
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