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Claudia  Cardenas

Claudia Cardenas

Ferndale,CA

Summary

As a dedicated Daycare Provider, self-employed, I excelled in fostering early childhood development and ensuring health and safety, nurturing over 30 children with personalized care plans. Leveraging exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, I significantly enhanced children's social and academic growth, while maintaining a commitment to creating healthy, safe environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Provider

Self Employed
10.2003 - 05.2021
  • Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress, behavior, and milestones achieved during daycare hours.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, promoting a structured and consistent schedule for children.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication between parents and caregivers.
  • Offered top-notch care to Number+ children at once, ranging in age from Number to Number.
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Provided individualized attention to each child, recognizing their unique needs and adapting care accordingly.
  • Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children''s behavior, setting clear expectations for conduct in the daycare setting.
  • Assisted children in developing social skills through interactive games and group activities that promoted cooperation and teamwork.
  • Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
  • Supported families during transitions such as toilet training or starting school by providing guidance on strategies for success at home.
  • Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
  • Encouraged creativity through various art projects and hands-on activities designed to stimulate imagination while building fine motor skills.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Conducted regular assessments of child development, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Prepared students for kindergarten by teaching fundamentals of math.
  • Delivered engaging storytime sessions that encouraged early literacy skills while sparking interest in reading among young learners.
  • Coordinated sensory play experiences that allowed children to explore new textures, scents, sounds fostering curiosity about the world around them.
  • Organized regular field trips to local parks and community events, exposing children to diverse experiences and environments.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and Type.
  • Developed strong partnerships with local resources such as libraries, museums, and community centers to offer additional learning opportunities for children in care.
  • Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Offered outdoor play opportunities daily, promoting physical activity and encouraging children to connect with nature.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Education

Did Not Graduate - Child Care

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Skills

  • Health and safety
  • Infant Care
  • Care Planning
  • Activities Planning
  • Social Development
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Social and academic development
  • Child Supervision
  • Safety awareness
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Safety understanding
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Meal Preparation
  • Group leadership
  • Infection Control
  • CPR training
  • Activity Planning
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Housekeeping abilities
  • Child Development
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Healthy environments
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Care management
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Emotional development
  • Toilet training
  • Nutrition expertise
  • Dietary Requirements
  • Field Trip Planning
  • Infection Control Policies
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Multitasking
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Child Safety
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Daycare Provider

Self Employed
10.2003 - 05.2021

Did Not Graduate - Child Care

Mission College
Claudia Cardenas