Giselle Galeana
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional in childcare with proven ability to efficiently manage and complete tasks, ensuring both safety and engaging learning environments. Possess specialized skills in early childhood development, behavior management techniques, and activity planning. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, fostering positive relationships with children and parents alike.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Hazlett Home Daycare
La Mesa, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Encourage socialization among peers by facilitating and modeling positive interactions between kids during outdoor playtime
- Help maintain a clean environment by organizing eating, play, and nap areas
- Read stories and lead educational games to stimulate interest in learning
- Facilitate group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among children
- Create stimulating learning opportunities through hands-on experience with educational toys and materials
- Balance schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods
- Collaborate with other daycare assistants to create a cohesive and supportive team environment
- Motivate children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Prepare nutritional meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions
- Coordinate outdoor activities that encouraged physical activity and awareness of nature
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Provide direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings such as homes, community, and after school programs ages 2- 10
- Observe children's behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals
- Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions
- Collect data and formulate session summaries each day to help monitor progress of student's goals and objectives
- Cultivate relationships with patients and families discussing ways to help build positive behaviors and grow independent living skills
- Aide patients in performing activities of daily living
- Assist in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment
- Engage students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques
- Participate in team meetings to discuss case updates and collaborate on treatment plans
- Adapt clinical tequniques to fit each child's unique set of behaviors and personality to best reach their goals
Preschool Intern
Fletcher Hills Preschool
La Mesa, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Intern for 22 hours throughout a semester
- Prepared teaching materials and visual aids to support lesson objectives
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits
- Supported children with different disabilities such as physical disabilities to ensure engagement
- Conducted daily observations on children's behavior and progress
Preschool Intern
San Diego State Children’s Center
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- 80 hours of intern work for an entire semester
- 4 hour shift with preschool age children and 4 hour evening shift with a toddler classroom
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Assisted in daily schedule by cleaning, organizing materials, and setting up food areas
- Modeled positive behaviors during multiple activities such as meal times and play times
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Conducted daily observations every 2 hours across 20 students to track student's development
Education
Bachelor of Science - Children And Family Development
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon Highschool
Jamul, CA06-2021
Skills
- Knowledge of early childhood development (specialty ages 3–10)
- Direct work with children ages 2-5 who have challenging behaviors and atypical development
- Age appropriate lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Progress tracking
- ABA techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Langauges: English, Spanish( Fluent)
- Pediatric- Adult CPR % First Aid Certified( Exp September 2026)
Certification
- Licensed Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Preschool Intern
Fletcher Hills Preschool
02.2025 - 05.2025
Daycare Assistant
Hazlett Home Daycare
05.2024 - Current
Preschool Intern
San Diego State Children’s Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Children And Family Development
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon Highschool
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