Gabriella Chouinard

When I first started at the Children's Center I...

• Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
• Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
• Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
• Cared for children ages 2 to 11 in a nurturing and age-appropriate way.

When COVID 19 hit I...

• Was able to adapt to the COVID 19 guidelines and CDC requirements while encouraging and educating children in a way that they understood.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
• Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
• Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills while following CDC guidelines.

After less than a year I was asked to take observations for a child who needed an aid. During that time I...

• Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
• Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
• Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
• Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
• Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
• Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
• Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.