DANA GRANDE
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Worker/Daycare Teacher
Tiny Turtles Daycare
10.2024 - Current
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Nanny
09.2023 - Current
- I started being a nanny in 2023 for an adorable baby boy.
- His mom drops him to my house at 7am, 3 days a week and his dad picks him up at 2pm on those days.
- I am responsible for feedings, changing diapers, playtime, bathing, and teaching him how to speak and motor skills.
- I started doing this job because I love kids.
- Being a mom of 2, that are 11 and 15 in school full time I wanted to do something I enjoyed while working.
Receptionist
Financial Resources
04.1998 - 02.2008
- Company Overview: The Brooklyn office was a branch from the main office in East Brunswick, NJ.
- I started out as a receptionist and then got promoted to receptionist/opener.
- I would answer phones, greet the clients, fax, copy and input all their information for a mortgage into our computer system.
- From there our clients would meet with the brokers.
- I left this job in 2008 only because I found out after being married for 3 years my husband and I were expecting a baby boy.
- I wanted to be a stay at home mom and give my son full time attention.
- The Brooklyn office was a branch from the main office in East Brunswick, NJ.
Sales girl
Contempo Casuals
01.1996 - 03.1998
- Worked the floor as a sales girl and cashier.
- Eventually got promoted to an assistant manager.
- I loved working here because I loved working with the public and being in the fashion field.
Education
Elementary School - undefined
PS 114
Brooklyn, NY06.1990
Middle School - undefined
IS68
Brooklyn, NY06.1993
High school or equivalent - undefined
South Shore HS
Brooklyn, NY06.1995
High school or equivalent - undefined
Tottenville High School
Staten Island, NY06.1999
Skills
- Phones
- Computers
- Fax machine
- Copy machines
- Communication skills with adults and kids
Years Of Experience
10+ years
Timeline
Daycare Worker/Daycare Teacher
Tiny Turtles Daycare
10.2024 - Current
Nanny
09.2023 - Current
Receptionist
Financial Resources
04.1998 - 02.2008
Sales girl
Contempo Casuals
01.1996 - 03.1998
Elementary School - undefined
PS 114
Middle School - undefined
IS68
High school or equivalent - undefined
South Shore HS
High school or equivalent - undefined
Tottenville High School