GUADALUPE TURCIOS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Focused Childcare team member offering excellent record of success caring for children of varied ages and backgrounds. Skilled in planning and managing hands-on activities to promote development.Positive and upbeat Daycare Assistant with a demonstrated track record of success in caring for children in caring and loving environments. Knowledgeable about best practices and industry guidelines. Seeking to offer knowledge and abilities to a growth-oriented position with room for advancement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Reach For the Stars Childcare Academy
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for children to learn new skills.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and direction when necessary.
- Provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the children.
- Instructed children in personal hygiene habits such as hand washing, toileting, teeth brushing.
- Planned and organized activities to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime including setting up equipment and organizing games or crafts.
- Assisted in preparing nutritious snacks and lunches according to dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Kept classrooms clean, tidy and well stocked with supplies while ensuring they met health standards.
- Provided individual attention to each child based on their needs using appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Responded quickly to any unexpected situations such as injuries or behavioral issues.
- Read books aloud to encourage language development while helping students understand story structure.
- Helped maintain an orderly classroom environment by enforcing rules regarding student conduct.
- Encouraged students to interact positively and calmly solve disputes.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
Customer Service Cashier
Walgreens
Evergreen Park, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Processed credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise within the store.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
- Provided information on company policies, warranties, guarantees, financing options and other related matters.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans.
- Organized items purchased by customers according to their type or size for easy retrieval during checkout.
- Verified that all coupons were valid prior to processing them into the system.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Answered incoming phone calls from customers regarding product availability or store locations.
- Assisted co-workers with tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations of the store.
- Ensured that all areas of the retail floor were properly stocked throughout each shift.
- Collected credit card and cash payments to complete transactions for customer orders.
- Greeted customers and responded to informational requests.
- Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
- Processed credit card, EBT and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.
- Informed customers of in-store promotions or pricing specials.
- Exchanged and returned items, noting details in company database and placed returned merchandise in bins for restocking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bogan High School
Chicago, IL06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - College Credits
Malcolmx
Chicago, ILGateway To Opportunity Illinois Professional
Skills
- Team Building
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Reliable Team Worker
- Care Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Child development knowledge
- Safety Monitoring
- Child Safety Procedures
- Creative lesson planning
- Special Needs Support
- Activities Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom Management
GATEWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY
Illinois Professional Development System Certified
Timeline
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Reach For the Stars Childcare Academy
04.2023 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Walgreens
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bogan High School
Some College (No Degree) - College Credits
Malcolmx
Gateway To Opportunity Illinois Professional
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