Erika Masciantonio
Johnstown,PA
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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Johnstown, PA
06.1996 - Current
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Cared for and raised my own 3 children since birth.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals for children.
- First Aid Certification
- Experience with infant caregiving tasks such as diaper changes, bathing and dressing.
- Assist with homework assignments.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Pennsylvania Academy Of Cosmetology Arts And Scien
Johnstown, PA05-1999
Associate of Arts - Education And Art
Westmorland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05-1996
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Child development support
- Childcare
- Infection Control
- Activity Planning
- Recreation planning
- Meal Preparation
- Care management
- Security control
- Group leadership
- Housekeeping
- Field Trip Planning
- Nutrition expertise
- Sanitation understanding
- Toilet training
- Creative lesson planning
- Behavior management techniques
- Child Safety Procedures
- Dietary Requirements
- Social development oversight
- Infection Control Policies
- Reading skills
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- CPR training
- Child Development
- Healthy environments
- Emotional development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Housekeeping abilities
- Safety understanding
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Child development knowledge
- Early childhood knowledge
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
06.1996 - Current
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Pennsylvania Academy Of Cosmetology Arts And Scien
Associate of Arts - Education And Art
Westmorland County Community College