Dominique Pleasant
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
At the Lord of Life for Child Development, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in curriculum development, staff training, and family engagement strategies. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to foster environments that promote children's learning and development. Use empathy and adaptability to meet diverse needs and create impactful programs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lord of Life Center for Child Development
Daycare assistant
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily activities that support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Assisted in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among children.
- Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
- Coordinated outdoor activities that encouraged physical activity and awareness of nature.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Supervised children aged X-X, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Supported teachers in planning lessons that were developmentally appropriate for each age group.
- Monitored children during nap time, ensuring a quiet and restful environment.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
- Monitored children's progress and behavior, reporting observations to lead teacher.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Assisted children with hygiene tasks, including hand washing, and bathroom breaks.
- Read stories and led educational games to stimulate interest in learning.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom and play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
San Antonio, TX06-2022
Skills
- Child safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Activity planning
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Toileting and feeding
Certification
- Medical Assistant certificarion
Timeline
Lord of Life Center for Child Development
Daycare assistant
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
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