Christiene DaSilva
Long Branch
Summary
Compassionate professional in child care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in early childhood development, behavior management techniques, and educational activity planning. Excel using empathy, communication, and patience to foster trusting relationships with children and parents alike.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Mr & Mrs Kelly
Tinton Falls
06.2022 - Current
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Managed daily schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely attendance at school and extracurricular activities.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Transported children to and from school, appointments, and recreational activities.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Set up a safe learning environment with developmentally appropriate toys and materials.
- Negotiated conflicts among children, teaching problem-solving and communication skills.
- Developed strong relationships with both parents to ensure open communication regarding the children's progress.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Monitored children's behavior and reported concerns and milestones to parents.
- Provided emotional support during times of stress or transition.
- Collaborated with parents to establish and adjust behavior management strategies.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Youth Counselor
World Worship Church
Long Branch
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations while supervising youth activities.
- Followed appropriate methodology to deliver optimum counseling meeting individual needs.
- Advised children and helped to foster improved levels of self confidence.
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
Activities Coordinator
Sunrise Assisted Living
Red Bank
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
- Facilitated group discussions on topics such as problem solving techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of activities, participants' attendance, and feedback, using data to inform future planning.
- Facilitated group activities, fostering a sense of community and encouraging social interaction among participants.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Childhood development
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Youth Counselor
World Worship Church
01.2023 - 07.2024
Family Nanny
Mr & Mrs Kelly
06.2022 - Current
Activities Coordinator
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rowan University