Eastyn Esbensen-Martinosky
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate and patient professional with experience in caring for 6-month to 5-year-olds. Passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Green Tulip Peace and Nature School
Portland, OR
12.2024 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social growth, emotional growth, and independence.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Facilitated daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and nap time management.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Babysitter
Varies
Portland, OR
06.2017 - Current
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Developed strong relationships with children through engaging interactions.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
Pet Sitter
Varies
Portland, OR
05.2016 - Current
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Provided attentive care for pets in clients' homes, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Cleaned up pet messes and provided fresh food and water to all assigned pets.
- Provided emotional support when pets were feeling anxious due to separation from owners.
- Provided overnight stays at client homes during vacations or business trips to ensure continuity of care for their pets.
- Met with owners to gather pet care information and discuss pet sitting duties.
- Maintained clear communication with pet owners regarding their pets' well-being.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Delivered mail, newspapers, packages from the front porch to inside the home while caring for the pet.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Green Tulip Peace and Nature School
Portland, OR
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Engaged children in creative play to foster imagination and teamwork.
- Facilitated outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities.
- Led story time by reading books to children.
- Assisted the lead teacher in maintaining accurate documentation of student attendance records as well as incident reports if necessary.
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, and reported concerns to the lead teacher promptly.
- Provided guidance to students on proper behavior and social interaction with others in classroom settings.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks for preschoolers according to nutritional guidelines.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Customer Service Representative
Uhaul Moving And Storage
Portland, OR
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Processed reservations using company software and systems.
- Provided product knowledge to help customers make informed decisions.
- Managed inventory levels for rental equipment and supplies effectively.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
- Removed trash and debris from trucks to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Inspected trucks for cleanliness standards and reported any maintenance needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Portland06-2022
Skills
- Child development
- Infant care
- Toddler care
- Play-based learning
- Behavior management
- Milestone assessment
- Classroom management
- Sanitation procedures
- Patience and empathy
- Nurturing attitude
- Emotional support
- Positive reinforcement
- Montessori method
- Reggio Emilia method
- Adult and pediatric first aid and CPR
- Outdoor play supervision
- Music and movement
- Classroom preparation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Affiliations
Student Health Advocate - OSBHA 2021-2022
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Green Tulip Peace and Nature School
12.2024 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Green Tulip Peace and Nature School
10.2021 - 12.2024
Customer Service Representative
Uhaul Moving And Storage
10.2021 - 06.2022
Babysitter
Varies
06.2017 - Current
Pet Sitter
Varies
05.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School