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Candis Faria

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Accomplished educator with extensive experience at SWCCC and as a self-employed Licensed Family Childcare Provider, specializing in child development and lesson implementation. Demonstrates patience and empathy, enhancing student learning and safety. Achieved significant improvements in child assessment accuracy. Expert in fostering fine motor skills development.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

SWCCC
Vancouver, WA
09.2005 - 07.2007
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
  • Greeted parents and students at the start of each day and assisted them in getting settled into the classroom environment.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Supervised children during lunchtime and snack time.
  • Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Engaged children in conversations about topics related to their interests or current events.
  • Read stories aloud to groups of children while engaging them in discussion about characters, plotlines.
  • Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
  • Assisted preschoolers with personal care needs.
  • Supported small group instruction by helping students understand instructions and complete tasks independently when possible.
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Assisted in preparing materials for lessons and activities according to lesson plans provided by the teacher.
  • Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
  • Participated in field trips offsite with preschoolers under supervision of lead teacher.
  • Collaborated closely with lead teachers on planning and implementing curriculum objectives.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
  • Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment throughout the day.
  • Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
  • Attended professional development workshops and training sessions as required.
  • Observed student behavior in order to identify any potential issues or concerns.
  • Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
  • Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Licensed Family Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
Kapolei, HI
10.1985 - 10.2004
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for daycare staff, including safety protocols.
  • Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
  • Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
  • Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
  • Managed budgeting responsibilities related to payroll expenses, rent payments and supplies purchases.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events for the children enrolled in the daycare facility.
  • Participated in meetings with state licensing officials to discuss any issues or concerns about the daycare operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
  • Provided professional development training for daycare staff on topics such as early childhood education, health and safety practices, nutrition, discipline techniques.
  • Interacted regularly with students throughout the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in creative activities.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times.
  • Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value while also being appealing to young palates.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
  • Ordered necessary materials or equipment required by state regulations.
  • Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI

Skills

  • Child assessment
  • Lesson implementation
  • Patience and empathy
  • Child development
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Health and safety

Home Licensed Childcare Mentor

  • I was asked to become a Mentor for Childcare providers on Oahu by PATCH. PATCH is a childcare referral agency in Hawaii who parents call for assistance seeking care for their child. This organization will send out a list of licensed providers that displays how training the provider accomplished, what ages they accept, is its a home or apt, where its located, etc.
  • I was asked by PATCH to be a mentor for potential providers who seeks advice about education, home setup, one on one guidance and support in their exciting choice of profession.
  • This was the most exciting challenge for me being with other providers and getting to see and understand their ideas to make this sometimes difficult job fresh again.
  • There was no compensation for doing this with PATCH. And i did it for almost 2 years. It ended when the lead person who began this idea left the organization.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

SWCCC
09.2005 - 07.2007

Licensed Family Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
10.1985 - 10.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Honolulu Community College

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