Elizabeth Carrano
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
One to One Child Caretaker
Private Employers
BROOKLYN, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Provide one-on-one care for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder
- Provided a safe and stimulating environment to foster physical, social, and emotional development in children
- Take child to Speech Therapy
- Work on Speech homework through Articulation Station
- Correcting Tongue placement and rounding of the lips
- Use sensory stimulating techniques to help the child cope
- Take child to Occupational and Physical therapy sessions
Manager
Kathy's Italian ices
Brooklyn, NY
06.2016 - 09.2023
- A summer job where I was responsible for making orders, tracking inventory and keeping it up to date.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Sunflower Child Care
Private Employers
BROOKLYN, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with planning and implementing daily activities for children.
- Monitored children's play activities.
- Prepared meals and snacks for the children according to nutritional guidelines.
- Skills development activities with children in individual and group settings to enhance students’ ability to develop and improve skills and to work as a team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Arts Sciences And Disorders
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Child Supervision
- Early Childhood Knowledge
- Safety Awareness
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Relations
Volunteer Work
HOLY NAME PARISH, Brooklyn, NY - Volunteer 2010 - 2020
- Volunteer service includes food service at the food pantry as well as for the Thanksgiving Day Program for over one hundred people through the community
- Interaction with a diverse population of residents, including the elderly, the homeless and those who may struggle with physical and mental illness
GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA, Brooklyn, NY - Volunteer March 2013 - March 2016
- Responsibilities included working with younger girls ages 5-12 to provide information and resources
- Development and implementation of projects for younger girls in an effort to engage them and enhance their Girl Scout experience
- Encouraged younger girls to develop strong self-confidence and leadership skills
BEST BUDDIES, Sunset Park High School - Club member 2016 - 2020
- One on one relationship building with an Autistic student from the Special Education Program
- Worked on Social skills through communication and games
Timeline
One to One Child Caretaker
Private Employers
01.2020 - Current
Sunflower Child Care
Private Employers
09.2018 - 06.2019
Manager
Kathy's Italian ices
06.2016 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Arts Sciences And Disorders
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York