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BRENDA GONZALEZ

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Kind and cheerful Childcare professional with 11 years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Proficient at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior, activity planning assistance and applying behavior redirection with implementation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Classroom Aide

Maxim Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced students'' learning experiences by providing individualized support and assistance during class activities.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop tailored instructional materials, ensuring appropriate accommodations for diverse learning needs.
  • Contributed to improved student performance by implementing targeted interventions and monitoring progress regularly.
  • Provided essential support for special education students, enabling them to participate fully in mainstream classrooms.
  • Increased student comprehension by simplifying complex concepts through visual aids and real-life examples.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for struggling learners under the guidance of lead teachers.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.

Childcare Worker

Blanca Gonzalez
04.2009 - Current
  • Part Time
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Improved emotional well-being of children through providing consistent support and empathy in various situations.
  • Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, ensuring a structured and nurturing environment for the children.
  • Promoted language development by incorporating storytelling, music, and conversation into daily activities.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Strengthened parent-child relationships with regular communication regarding child progress and needs.

SLPA Intern

Kennedy Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced communication skills by conducting individualized speech therapy sessions for children with language disorders.
  • Supported the lead Speech-Language Pathologist in evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, and hearing disorders among patients.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and peer learning among participants.
  • Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities.
  • Completed SOAP notes for client records.
  • Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.

Teacher Assistant

Newport Ave, Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Part time
  • Facilitated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
  • Clean and sanitized high-touch surfaces, including toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment
  • Assisted with meals, toileting, and hand washing
  • Assisted students during nap time
  • Assisted the lead teacher create small activities
  • General Supervision to ensure safety.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.

Youth Development Staff

YMCA
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Part time
  • General supervision to ensure safety
  • Assist students with homework
  • Assisting with program areas and general maintenance
  • Increased youth engagement by integrating relevant activities and programs into the curriculum.
  • Served as a positive role model for young people through consistent demonstration of professional behavior and ethical conduct.
  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies tailored to accommodate various learning styles within the group setting, ensuring equal access to information for all participants.

Student assistant

RSCCD Remington CDC
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Part time
  • Assisted the lead teacher and students
  • Facilitated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
  • Clean and sanitized high-touch surfaces, including toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment
  • Assisted with meals, toileting, and hand washing
  • Assisted students during nap time
  • Assisted with the preparation of course materials for professors, enabling efficient distribution to students during classes.
  • Ordered and stocked office supplies to maintain available resources.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.

Childcare Worker

Ramuel & Karina Rodriguez
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Full time
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music, and movement
  • Cared for 2 children: newborn and toddlers
  • Manner’s reinforcement
  • Safe environment
  • Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational time
  • Meal preparation, snacks, and refreshments; accounting individual dietary needs and restrictions
  • Social development, communication skills and problem-solving skills
  • Positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline
  • Facilitated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten
  • Organized toys and games to enable children to find requested items quickly
  • Communication with parents: physical, emotional, and behavioral development and/or concerns
  • Monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities
  • Clean high-touch surfaces, including toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.

Childcare Worker Substitute

Teresa Young
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • On call
  • Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, ensuring a structured and nurturing environment for the children.
  • Facilitated outdoor playtime to promote physical activity while teaching essential coordination skills.

Education

Associate of Arts: Speech Language Pathology Assistant -

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Century High School
Santa Ana, CA
06.2012

Certificate: Child Development Internship -

Regional Occupational Program
Santa Ana, CA
12.2011

Skills

  • Activity leadership
  • Social development
  • Age-appropriate activity development
  • Safety understanding
  • Early childhood education
  • Problem resolution
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Time management
  • Teacher Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Patience and Empathy

references

  • Karina Gomez, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Nurse (RN), Kg3082@gmail.com, (562) 506-4737


  • Ramuel Rodriguez, Boeing, Aerospace Engineer, ramuel.rodrigueznieves@boeing.com, (562) 506-53
  • Julie Gunderson, Speech Language Pathologist, Julie.Gunderson@SAUSD.US


Timeline

Instructional Classroom Aide

Maxim Healthcare
11.2023 - Current

SLPA Intern

Kennedy Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher Assistant

Newport Ave, Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2023 - 10.2023

Youth Development Staff

YMCA
01.2023 - 09.2023

Student assistant

RSCCD Remington CDC
07.2021 - 08.2022

Childcare Worker

Ramuel & Karina Rodriguez
09.2018 - 06.2021

Childcare Worker Substitute

Teresa Young
08.2018 - 12.2019

Childcare Worker

Blanca Gonzalez
04.2009 - Current

Associate of Arts: Speech Language Pathology Assistant -

Santa Ana College

High School Diploma -

Century High School

Certificate: Child Development Internship -

Regional Occupational Program

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