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Ericka Romero

Ericka Romero

Redondo Beach,CA

Summary

High-energy student finalizing early childhood education degree in LACC and desiring training opportunity focused on advancing classroom abilities and building career foundation. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally and building upon acquired skills. Well-organized and ready to support students in developing full potential. Inventive and perceptive Nanny with 6-year background and affinity for working with children and pets. Thrives in fast-paced, constantly evolving environments. Enthusiastic professional with extensive experience working with children aged 0-12 years of age. Coordinated participation in school activities, sports and other events with balanced approaches. Achieved parental goals while providing enjoyable experiences for children. Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 2-3 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Dedicated elementary school teacher with exceptional experience managing K-6 classrooms. Embraces challenge of educating young minds through creative and compassionate approach.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Tutor/Private Nanny

Kate Shieh
Redondo Beach, California
07.2021 - Current
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
  • Help the kid to improve his speech.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

Nanny

Susmita Patnala
Manhattan Beach, CA
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.

Babysitter

Izabella Caixeta
Manhattan Beach, CA
11.2020 - 02.2021

Ocassional babysitter.

  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Cared for children and completed associated tasks such as snack preparation and picking up toys.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Provided distractions and calming methods when necessary.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.

Kindergarten Teacher

Ciudad Dorada School.
Armenia, Quindio
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
  • Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.

Education

Degree in Education - Early Childhood Education

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - Current

Modern Languages Master Degree - Education

Normal Superior Del Quindio
Colombia
02.2015 - 07.2022

Skills

    Educational support

Activity Planning

Infant, toddler and preschool curricula

Schedule creation and maintenance

Early Childhood Education

Meal planning and preparation

Housekeeping

First Aid/CPR

Training and Development

Classroom management

Special education

Child development

ESL- English as Second Language

Lesson Planning

Active

Creative

Kind

Timeline

Degree in Education - Early Childhood Education

Los Angeles City College
08.2021 - Current

Tutor/Private Nanny

Kate Shieh
07.2021 - Current

Babysitter

Izabella Caixeta
11.2020 - 02.2021

Nanny

Susmita Patnala
06.2020 - 06.2021

Kindergarten Teacher

Ciudad Dorada School.
08.2019 - 02.2020

Modern Languages Master Degree - Education

Normal Superior Del Quindio
02.2015 - 07.2022
Ericka Romero