Cynthia Anene
Newark,NJ
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Devoted Day Care Worker with hands-on experience cultivating warm, nurturing environments for children. Talented in organizing and leading educational activities and monitoring behavior. Observant team player focused on promoting health and development in children.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Worker
Liz Daycare
Long Island City, NY
10.2018 - Current
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
- Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
- Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
- Participated in field trips with the daycare group to provide additional learning opportunities for the kids.
- Established good relationships with families through open communication about their child's progress.
- Assisted in developing an emergency plan for responding to medical emergencies or other crises at the daycare center.
- Attended professional development workshops or conferences related to early childhood education topics.
- Enforced all health and safety standards set forth by state regulations for daycare facilities.
- Responded promptly to any parent inquiries or complaints about the care provided at the facility.
- Provided support during nap times by reading stories or performing other calming activities with the children.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Kitchen Cook
SELF EMPLOYED
LAGOS, NIGERIA, LAGOS STATE
06.1995 - 04.2005
- Supervised workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Developed recipes to meet consumer tastes, nutritional needs.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared quickly while still maintaining high quality standards.
- Provided guidance on how best to cook certain types of meat or seafood items.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Helped the staff to complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on kitchen appliances to ensure safety.
- My chief cook and myself are always on standby to immediately attend to any problems that may arise in the kitchen. In the case of any medical emergencies it takes about ten minutes to get an injured staff to the hospital.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urban Day Grammar School 2
Ring Road Ibadan , OYO State, Nigeria06-1986
Skills
- Activities Leadership
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Classroom Organization
- Social Development
- Infant Care
Timeline
Daycare Worker
Liz Daycare
10.2018 - Current
Kitchen Cook
SELF EMPLOYED
06.1995 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Urban Day Grammar School 2
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