Grace Vagueiro
Somers
Summary
Experienced in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, with a focus on their social and emotional development. Responsibilities included supervising meal times, assisting with feeding, and promoting positive interactions among children. Engaged in planning age-appropriate activities that fostered language development and problem-solving skills while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills through collaboration with teachers and support for students with special needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Family Members
Mount Kisco
04.2018 - Current
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Teacher’s Assistant
Los Ninos Services
Valhalla
06.2005 - 03.2018
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising school events and field trips.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
Lunch Monitor
New Rochelle School District
New Rochelle
09.2000 - 05.2005
- Assisted with meal distribution and cleanup duties as needed.
- Monitored students in the cafeteria to ensure they stayed in their designated areas.
- Performed basic cleaning tasks such as wiping tables and sweeping floors after meals were served.
- Helped resolve conflicts between students in a professional manner.
- Enforced appropriate behavior expectations during lunch period.
- Assisted with organizing activities designed to keep students engaged during lunch period.
Teachers Aide
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon
09.1992 - 06.1994
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, NYSkills
- Special needs support
- Child development
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Special needs experience
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child supervision
- Safety
- Activity planning
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Family Members
04.2018 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant
Los Ninos Services
06.2005 - 03.2018
Lunch Monitor
New Rochelle School District
09.2000 - 05.2005
Teachers Aide
Mount Vernon School District
09.1992 - 06.1994
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School