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Elsa Gabriela Guzman Mejia

Cusco

Summary

Professional childcare assistent with strong experience in kids with special needs as cognitive and/or fhisical conditions. Skilled in creating, engaging, and structured environments. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, patient, and proficient in communication, conflict resolution, and time management.


With a proven track record doing AuPair programs with families having kids with special needs, I excel in managing behaviors, enhancing children's social skills and creativity through educational games and outdoor activities. My adaptability and commitment to positive reinforcement have significantly contributed to the personal development of children under my care.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Aupair In USA

AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
05.2019 - 05.2020

Family with Twins 9 years old, diagnosed with autism espectrum disorder, and the girl diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.


  • Provided child care services to support family needs and schedules.
  • Planned and prepared meals and medications for the children.
  • Assisted with laundry and household chores to support family dynamics.
  • Assisted with homework and educational activities to enhance learning.
  • Improved children's social skills by organizing play dates and group activities.
  • Managed daily routines, including meals and bedtime, to ensure consistency and structure.
  • Engaged children in creative play to foster imagination and development.
  • Coordinated transportation for school and extracurricular activities to facilitate participation.
  • Supervised outdoor play to ensure physical safety and promote exercise, outdoors activities (swim,scooter, walks).
  • Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability

AUPAIR IN NETHERLANDS

AUPAIR NETHERLANDS
10.2022 - 10.2023

Family with two kids one years old, and the second with three years old diagnosed with Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome.


  • Provided childcare and household support to assist families with daily routines.
  • Supported household chores to maintain clean and organized living spaces.
  • Encouraged creativity and imagination with arts and crafts projects.
  • Managed challenging behaviors with patience and understanding.
  • Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
  • Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
  • Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.

AUPAIR IN USA SECOND YEAR

AuPair USA
06.2020 - 06.2021

Family with one teeneger 16 years old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, no verbal.


  • Support children's development and social skills as part of his condition.
  • Ensured cleanliness and order by tidying up play areas and children's rooms.
  • Managed bedtime routines to establish consistency and a sense of security.
  • Assisted in teaching good manners to support social development.
  • Adapted caregiving approach to meet unique needs of each child.
  • Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces as part of his personal development.
  • Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
  • Participated actively in family events gatherings further integrating myself into their lives enhancing overall experience.
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
  • Assisted with Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology - Psychology

Universidad Andina Del Cusco
Cusco, Peru
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Clorinda Matto De Turner
Cusco-Peru
12-2009

Skills

  • Cultural exchange
  • Behavior management
  • Creative activities
  • Storytelling
  • Outdoor activities
  • Arts and crafts
  • Educational games
  • Cultural adaptability
  • Language immersion
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Independent living skills
  • Cultural immersion
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

AUPAIR IN NETHERLANDS

AUPAIR NETHERLANDS
10.2022 - 10.2023

AUPAIR IN USA SECOND YEAR

AuPair USA
06.2020 - 06.2021

Aupair In USA

AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
05.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor in Psychology - Psychology

Universidad Andina Del Cusco

High School Diploma -

Clorinda Matto De Turner
Elsa Gabriela Guzman Mejia