Emmalee Matias
Jersey City
Summary
Bilingual High School Senior with a strong academic foundation and leadership experience. Contributing to school and community initiatives through active participation in FBLA and serving as Secretary of National Honor Society, demonstrating creativity and dedication. Developed customer service skills and responsibility in previous role as Laborer/Locker Attendant, while nurturing passion for child development and creating engaging, safe learning environments.
Overview
4
4
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Floater
Smart Start Academy
Jersey City, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children in multiple classrooms.
- Assisted with lesson planning and implementation to support diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas, promoting a safe environment for children.
- Adapted quickly to shifting classroom needs, ensuring consistent care across age groups and activities.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, promoting teamwork and effective communication within the facility.
- Assisted with meal preparation and distribution, upholding dietary guidelines while ensuring all children were properly nourished throughout the day.
- Supervised outdoor playtimes effectively, prioritizing safety while allowing kids to explore their surroundings freely within designated boundaries.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized care plans addressing each child's unique needs.
Laborer
The City of Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set by learning new techniques, tools, and equipment for laborer tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, contributing to overall worksite efficiency.
- Executed housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure safe and tidy work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
James J Ferris High School
Jersey City, NJHigh School Diploma - College Credits
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Great with kids
- Child development
- Motor skills development
- Task prioritization
- Workflow management
- Data analysis
- Critical analysis
- Effective communication
- Relationship Building
- Child engagement
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Organization and Time Management
- Team collaboration
- Quick learner
- Team collaboration
- Fast-paced work
- Deadline management
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Enhanced communication skills
- Organization and detail orientation
- Efficient time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail orientation
- Problem identification
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship management
- Childcare development
- Motor skills training
- Early education
- Sanitation practices
- Social skills training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laborer
The City of Jersey City
05.2024 - 11.2024
Daycare Floater
Smart Start Academy
01.2024 - Current
High School Diploma - College Credits
Hudson County Community College
High School Diploma -
James J Ferris High School