Christina CotaMartinez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant/Toddler Childcare Provider
Palo Alto VA Child Development Center
Palo Alto, California
08.1998 - Current
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Organize field trips to local parks or other educational attractions.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Create a warm atmosphere where children feel comfortable expressing themselves while learning new skills.
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure consistency in care between shifts.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Feed toddlers meals and snacks according to daily schedule.
- Encourage positive behavior by providing reinforcement through verbal praise or rewards.
- Keep classroom areas clean and organized throughout the day.
- Teach basic manners such as saying please and thank you.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Provide nurturing care and supervision to toddlers in a safe and secure environment.
- Engage with parents about their child's development and address any concerns they have regarding their child’s care.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Develop individualized lesson plans based on the interests of each toddler.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Model good social behaviors for toddlers such as sharing toys or taking turns talking during circle time.
- Plan activities that are appropriate for the age group, such as arts and crafts, reading stories, singing songs, playing games, and outdoor play.
- Help children develop motor skills through physical activities such as crawling, walking, climbing stairs.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Administer first aid when necessary in case of minor injuries or illnesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Jose City College
San Jose, CASkills
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Childcare Provider
Palo Alto VA Child Development Center
08.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
San Jose City College