Candice Umbel
Arlington,VA
Summary
Experienced child care professional with over 10 years of expertise in nurturing children from infancy to school age. Skilled in fostering positive development through care, guidance, and the cultivation of essential life skills. Committed to creating safe, engaging environments that promote learning and growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
Home Care
05.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients in home environments.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines.
- Coordinated communication between family members and healthcare professionals regarding client progress and needs.
- Enhanced quality of life through engaging activities that promote mental and physical well-being.
Teacher
Little Scholars
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promoted creativity and fostered curiosity in students.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to enhance communication and collaboration in educational settings.
- Build positive relationships with parents and staff.
- Sent detailed recap emails to families after each lesson, providing insights into student learning and engagement.
Teacher
Rosslyn Children Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum, fostering children's growth and development.
- Created safe, nurturing, stimulating classroom environment, enhancing student engagement and learning.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques, ensuring a productive and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Collaborate with parents/guardians to discuss children’s progress, goals and any concerns.
- Maintain accurate records of children’s development progress and behavior.
Teacher
The Merit School of Clarendon
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Observed each child to enhance social competencies and build self-esteem.
- Adjust learning techniques to fit each child when needed, in a nurturing environment.
- Assess the physical and emotional needs of each child in my care.
- Hold biannual parent teacher conferences.
- Tailored learning techniques to fit each child in a supportive environment.
- Engaged children with stimulating activities that promoted early learning.
Hostess/Server
Dudley’s sport and ale
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted and acknowledged guests, seated patrons at assigned tables, communicated delays, and offered beverages to keep guests occupied while waiting.
- Present menus, create personal dining experience, answer questions, and offer information on menu items, beverages, and specials.
- Accepted and organized reservations, prioritized them to ensure timely accommodations for customers.
- Prepare seating assignments prior to service and present plan to restaurant during pre-shift meeting.
- Walk through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs.
- Addressed guest requests and complaints, escalated major issues to manager for resolution.
Day Care Center Teacher
SCHOOL AGED CHILD CARE
08.2011 - 03.2019
- Planned, coordinated, and led developmental experiences and projects that engaged school-aged children in meaningful learning activities.
- Ensures the health and safety of all children of all different needs.
- Builds positive and trusting relationships and interactions with children and their families.
- Assessed and addressed the diverse needs of children and their families to ensure inclusive support and engagement.
- Collaborated with team to create a fun, safe learning environment for all children in care through effective communication and teamwork.
- Served customers efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
SERVER, HOSTESS, MARKETER
UNCLE JULIOS RIOS GRANDE CAFÉ
04.2008 - 07.2011
- Served large groups of customers, addressing individual needs to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Serves large groups of customers while meeting their individual needs.
- Acquired additional business, contributing to company growth.
- Relayed important information to customers and managers, ensuring effective communication.
HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER
HARRISON FAMILY
05.2002 - 07.2005
- Works with Parents by providing care for their children 5 - 12 years of age.
- Communicated daily updates on child's development to parents.
- Supports the goals of the parents for the children.
- Collaborated with parents to understand their child's needs and preferences. by providing care for their children 5 - 12 years of age.
- Assisted in achieving parents' goals for their children's development and well-being. of the parents for the children.
VOLUNTEER DAY CARE ASSISTANT
ST. ANNE'S DAY CARE
09.2001 - 05.2004
- Supervises preschool through elementary school children during church services.
- Served meals to younger children during mealtime.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment at the center, ensuring children's well-being.
- Read stories and led sing-a-longs with children regularly, fostering early literacy and social skills.
Education
Some College - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Arlington06-2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
YORKTOWN HIGHSCHOOL
ArlingtonSkills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Classroom supervision
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- CPR/First Aid, VA
- Preservice, VA
- MAT
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Home Care
05.2025 - Current
Teacher
Rosslyn Children Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
Little Scholars
03.2022 - Current
Teacher
The Merit School of Clarendon
12.2019 - 03.2020
Hostess/Server
Dudley’s sport and ale
03.2019 - 03.2020
Day Care Center Teacher
SCHOOL AGED CHILD CARE
08.2011 - 03.2019
SERVER, HOSTESS, MARKETER
UNCLE JULIOS RIOS GRANDE CAFÉ
04.2008 - 07.2011
HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER
HARRISON FAMILY
05.2002 - 07.2005
VOLUNTEER DAY CARE ASSISTANT
ST. ANNE'S DAY CARE
09.2001 - 05.2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
YORKTOWN HIGHSCHOOL
Some College - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY