Dana K. Antezana
Falls Church,United States
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Caring and competent experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development, effective in providing children with immersive activities, educational assistance and balanced rest periods. Well-versed in childhood development patterns and corrective behavior strategies. Attentive School Age Child Care teacher with background caring for multiple children simultaneously. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children. Reliable and compassionate; offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Age Child Care
SACC
Falls Church, United States
02.2020 - Current
- Planned and led games, performing arts, sports and arts for children.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Cared for children ages 5 to 11 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills grades K-6
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Medical Assistant
Jimmy A. Chow
8150 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, 22182, VA
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments and registered patients
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Education
Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Concentration in Teaching Profession
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2019
High School Education -
Mclean High School
Mclean, VA06.2014
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Caring and Responsible
- Early Childhood Development
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Group and Individual Care
- Arts and Crafts
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Lessons and Activities
- Childcare Expertise
- Conversant in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Age Child Care
SACC
02.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Jimmy A. Chow
01.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Concentration in Teaching Profession
George Mason University
High School Education -
Mclean High School
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