ELIET N. SANTIAGO FERNANDEZ
Fort Bragg,USA
Summary
Dedicated Child and Youth Program Assistant skilled in nurturing children's social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured activities. Demonstrates effective leadership by training team members and ensuring program compliance while maintaining a safe and engaging environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child Youth School Services
Fort Bragg, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Nurturing Child Caregiver who excels in supervising and helping the children develop their social emotional, cognitive, language and physical skills.
- Instructed team members in specific tasks and job techniques while providing written instructions and reference materials.
- Supervised children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Ensured safety, accountability, and well-being of children and youth during all activities and events.
- Utilized approved child guidance and youth development techniques to foster positive interactions and support individual growth.
- Demonstrated, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- Promoted safety, health, fitness and nutrition educational practices.
- Reviewed, provided input on, and implemented schedules and activity plans to ensure organized and engaging programming.
- Documented and submitted observations of children's behavior and development.
- Utilized Teaching Strategies and TS Gold assessment tools for child development.
- Managed and updated children's portfolios to ensure all documentation was current.
LEAD CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child Youth School Services
Fort Polk, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Nurturing Child Caregiver who excels in supervising and helping the children develop their social emotional, cognitive, language and physical skills.
- Supervised children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Maintained control, accountability and safety of children and youth.
- Interacted with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
- Demonstrated, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- Promoted safety, health, fitness and nutrition educational practices.
- Recorded and submitted observations of children's developmental progress, maintaining accurate documentation to support individualized growth.
- Reviewed, provides input to, and implements schedules and activity plans.
- Clarified program guidance, procedures, and policies to team members, ensuring compliance and understanding.
- Instructed team members on tasks and techniques, providing written instructions and reference materials to enhance team performance.
- Interacted professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel.
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child, Youth School Services
Fort Polk, USA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Nurturing Child Caregiver who excels in supervising and helping the children develop their social emotional, cognitive, language and physical skills.
- Supervised children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Ensured control, accountability, and safety of children and youth during all activities and interactions.
- Interacted with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
- Worked as part-time child and youth services provider, assisting in program operations and supporting children's development.
- Demonstrated, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- Promoted safety, health, fitness and nutrition educational practices.
- Reviewed, provided input to, and implemented schedules and activity plans to enhance program effectiveness.
- Recorded and submitted detailed observations of children's behavior and development.
- Familiar with Teaching Strategies and TS Gold.
SERVER, RUNNER AND BREAKER
The Cheesecake Factory
San Juan, USA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences that encouraged repeat visits.
- Manage customers' orders and help them choose the right plate according to their preferences.
- Asked customers about food allergies and notified the manager about special care requirements.
- Addressed all customer inquiries promptly while serving tables.
- Anticipate and respond to needs, maintaining flexible and service-oriented attitude.
- Facilitated memorable dining experiences through attentive service.
- Train the new recruits and help them learn the plates name and the duties of the position.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - Modern Languages: Francophone Studies, Hispanic Studies : Linguistics
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR01-2018
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Developmentally appropriate activities
- Activity planning
- Customer service
- Customer communication
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office
- Planning
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
Certification
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA), 06/2022
References
- Eric T. Pugh, Child and Youth Program Director, 910-908-3973, eric.t.pugh.naf@army.mil
- Gina Azevedo, Child and Youth Program Assistant Director, 910-908-4209, gina.m.azevedo.naf@army.mil
- Koralys Gonzalez, Personal Reference, 407-928-0545, Gonzalez.koralys@yahoo.com
- Faith Nietfeld, Personal Reference, 254-214-7746, faithnietfeld@gmail.com
Military Spouse Preference
Spouse of Active Duty U.S. Army soldier, Eligible for consideration under Executive Order 13473, 09/11/09
Personal Information
- Available: Full-time, Permanent
- Citizenship: American
Timeline
LEAD CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child Youth School Services
01.2023 - Current
LEAD CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child Youth School Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child, Youth School Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
SERVER, RUNNER AND BREAKER
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2013 - 01.2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - Modern Languages: Francophone Studies, Hispanic Studies : Linguistics
University of Puerto Rico