Erika Castro
San Diego,California
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Provider with proven experience in fostering infant development and emotional well-being while providing in-home care for Abner Cermeno's child. Skillfully applied patience, empathy, and early childhood knowledge to create a nurturing and stimulating environment. Focused on promoting hygiene, safety, and play-based learning to encourage healthy development. Recognized for adaptability, strong communication, and building trust with parents, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and confidence in care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Abner Cermeno
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored child's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed strong relationships with family, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage child.
- Instructed child in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Administered first aid when needed.
- Encouraged child to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage child.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for child.
- Changed child's diaper regularly to avoid diaper rash.
- Bottle feed child keeping parents requested schedule.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Increased parental satisfaction, providing detailed daily reports on child progress and activities.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Volunteer Childcare Provider
Iglesia De Cristo Ministerios Adulam
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
- Resolved conflicts among children, teaching them effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA12-2025
Child Development: Associate Teacher
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA12-2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Friendly and respectful
- Caring and responsible
- Child supervision
- CPR training
- Childcare
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate activities
- Observation and assessment
- Safety awareness
- Multilingual abilities
- Early childhood education
- Imaginative Play-based learning
- Infant care and feeding
- Social and emotional development
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Reading
- Creative Writing
- Music
- Animal Care
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Drawing and Painting
- Running
- Road Trips
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Abner Cermeno
02.2023 - 03.2024
Volunteer Childcare Provider
Iglesia De Cristo Ministerios Adulam
01.2007 - 12.2010
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
San Diego City College
Child Development: Associate Teacher
San Diego City College
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