Casper Casparian

Full-time childcare provider for two children, starting in infancy (2 months old and 4 months old) and continuing through preschool age.

• Compassionately met children's daily needs, including feeding (bottles during babyhood; introducing and feeding solids; supporting self-feeding as children aged), sleep/naps, diapers/toileting (including supporting potty training in alignment with parents' preferences).
• Supported child development and early education in age-appropriate ways, including reading and singing during babyhood, identifying colors, animals, etc. during toddlerhood, and preschool readiness.
• Worked with children on developing social-emotional skills to encourage emotional awareness, emotional regulation skills, and empathy.

Completed a full time internship supporting infants and toddlers with diverse abilities and their families in a variety of contexts and relationships.

• Documented reports regarding assessments, home and community visits, and developmental progress.
• Created and implemented One Plans (IFSP) to support the needs of children and their families through early intervention.
• Designed interventions and activities.
• Lead visits and documented contact notes.
• Shadowed visits with primary service provider and/or service coordinator in a child's natural environment to provide developmental therapy.
• Attended and participated in collaborative meetings with members of Children's Integrated Services in Lamoille County.

Cared for children under 2 years in the infant and toddler rooms of a large childcare center located on the UVM campus

• Documented observations of infant and toddler's learning experiences.
• Created projection plans based on observations to extend and enhance children's learning.
• Managed daily routines, diapering, and other hygienic needs for young children.
• Maintained a safe and clean learning environment.
• Collaborated with mentors, supervisors, and colleagues to create engaging learning experiences.
• Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on the school's values and curriculum.
• Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Provided childcare for infants and children, ages 4 months to 6 years, in a variety of settings and situations

• 2 children ages 2 years and 4 months
• Twins age 8 months
• 2 children ages 4 and 6 years old
• Infant age 4 months
• Child age 11 months
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support the social and emotional growth of infants and children.
• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books for both entertainment and educational purposes.
• Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the playroom.
• Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene, and socialization.
• Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines set by parents.
• Safely transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicles.
• Taught children basic social emotional learning skills and encouraged them to utilize these skills to be patient and understanding of others.

Gained hands on experience working alongside providers implementing early intervention services for young children with autism

• Shadowed therapists
• Performed office duties including answering phones and coordinating with insurance providers, sorting and organizing files, and creating spreadsheets and reports.
• Conducted intakes for new families seeking early intervention services.
• Observed early intervention case review meetings.