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Edith Mendez Vasquez

SeaTac,WA

Summary

With a proven track record at Los Colores Daycare, I excel in fostering child development and enhancing educational opportunities through creative and flexible planning. My background in nursing and childcare, combined with fluency in Spanish and a knack for building positive relationships, showcases my ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Los Colores Daycare
02.2022 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support the child development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every child.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.


Assistant Director

Yo Soy Unico Childcare
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Substitute teacher.
  • Prepare snacks and food when necessary

Childcare Assistant

Global To Local
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks


Volunteer

Hilltop Elementary School
10.2012 - 05.2015
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Help the teacher organize materials
  • Supporting children in reading
  • Chaperone on school trips

Volunteer

Valley View Learning Center
11.2011 - 05.2012
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Chaperone on school trips

Assistant Manager

Delta Floral Distributors, Inc
10.2004 - 10.2005
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Optimized scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, improving service efficiency.

Nurse

Clinica Guadalupe
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Nurse Intern

ISSEA
10.2001 - 06.2003
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
  • Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

North Seattle College
Seattle, WA
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

Universidad Autonoma De Aguascalientess
Aguascalientes, Mexico
07-2003

Skills


    Tolerance for difficult situations
    Ability to listen and observe
    Enthusiasm for working with children
    Respectful and reponsible
    Punctuality in finishing and delivering work
    Creative and flexible in changing or renewing ideas
    I adapt quickly to the environment
    I have good planning for my classes
    I enjoy meeting and living with people from different cultures
    I like to share my knowledge with my coworkers
    Fluent in the Spanish language

Certification

  • Early Childhood Educator Certificate – National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Los Colores Daycare
02.2022 - Current

Assistant Director

Yo Soy Unico Childcare
07.2020 - 12.2021

Childcare Assistant

Global To Local
08.2019 - 05.2020

Volunteer

Hilltop Elementary School
10.2012 - 05.2015

Volunteer

Valley View Learning Center
11.2011 - 05.2012

Assistant Manager

Delta Floral Distributors, Inc
10.2004 - 10.2005

Nurse

Clinica Guadalupe
09.2003 - 08.2004

Nurse Intern

ISSEA
10.2001 - 06.2003

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

North Seattle College

High School Diploma -

Renton Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

Universidad Autonoma De Aguascalientess
Edith Mendez Vasquez