Destiny DeJesus
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude,a positive personality, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. A love for children and the desire to be a positive and encouraging role model. To contribute to a dynamic team to support present and future goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Check
Student Transportation of America, STA
Homer City, PA
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored and upheld child safety protocols to ensure a secure environment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively during implementation of the position.
- Executed daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency to support operational goals.
- Facilitated collaboration among colleagues through support and guidance.
Stocker, book seller, and cashier
Barnes & Noble
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to store layout and planograms.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Organized backroom inventory to enhance access and streamline replenishment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of popular items.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of sales floor and stock areas.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Assisted customers in locating products and provided product information.
- Lifted and moved materials of different weights to assist in inventory management.
- Arranged merchandise attractively to drive sales and enhance customer experience.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and communicated issues to management for resolution.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Created store displays and arranged window dressing.
- Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
Store, dining hall, kitchen, wrangler (Volunteer)
Camp Li Lo Li
Randolph, NY
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Store duties included stocking, inventory, management of Camper budgets, procuring desired items for the campers, and check out of those items
- Dinimg Hall duties included set up and broke down tables, maintained sanitation, and delivered food and drinks for an average of 200 campers and staff, coordinating closely with kitchen staff.
- Kitchen duties included following proper sanitation protocols, meal prep, and washing dishes and utensils including industrial-sized pots and pans.
- Trained new staff on horse handling and camp procedures.
- Fostered positive relationships with campers through engaging activities.
- Checked in with many day trip and overnight guests to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Identified and implemented procedural improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Developed and maintained animal records including medical information and feeding schedules.
- Assisted campers with horse riding instruction and safety practices.
- Conducted trail rides, ensuring safe navigation for all participants along the route.
DayCare Worker-floater
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs for diverse learning styles.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and concerns.
- Documented daily logs of diaper changes, bottle feedings, and progress reports to track child development and ensure care consistency.
- Evaluated children using ASQ as needed
- Assisted two children with special needs in daily activities to promote inclusion and support individual growth.
- Established strong rapport with parents/guardians to foster collaboration and enhance children's well-being.
- Organized playtime activities to promote socialization and teamwork among children.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance to encourage positive interactions.
- Collaborated with team members to create a supportive atmosphere for families and children.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations at all times.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Engaged children in creative play activities such as art projects, music time, story time.
- Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Enforced all health and safety standards set forth by state regulations for daycare facilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
- Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
- Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Established good relationships with families through open communication about their child's progress.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Provided support during nap times by reading stories or performing other calming activities with the children.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth of the children.
- Collaborated with other childcare staff members on planning events or special projects related to childcare services.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques when necessary while maintaining a respectful attitude towards students.
- Attended professional development workshops or conferences related to early childhood education topics.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using the bathroom or eating.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
Education
Curwensville Area Jr/Sr High School
Curwensville, PASkills
- Child safety
- Health and safety compliance
- Age-appropriate programming
- Special needs support
- Developmental assessments
- Behavior management
- Recordkeeping
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Positive discipline techniques
- Emotional intelligence
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
American Sign Language
Elementary
Affiliations
- Photography
- Reader
- Costume designer
- Volunteer work
Timeline
Child Check
Student Transportation of America, STA
03.2025 - Current
Stocker, book seller, and cashier
Barnes & Noble
10.2021 - 08.2022
DayCare Worker-floater
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
10.2016 - 10.2018
Store, dining hall, kitchen, wrangler (Volunteer)
Camp Li Lo Li
06.2013 - 06.2019
Curwensville Area Jr/Sr High School