Heather Alvarado
Shirley,NY
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp counselor
Suffolk county farm and education center
- Field trips, educate on animal care, crafts, lunch snack prep, pick up / drop off
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Newborn Nanny Nurse
Self Employed
11.2021 - Current
- Tummy time, sleep training, feeding, bathing, read books, teach fine motor skills, teaching sensory skills
- Supported emotional well-being by providing attentive care, affection, and one-on-one attention to newborns.
- Collaborated closely with parents in creating personalized strategies that promote positive physical development such as tummy time sessions.
- Developed strong rapport with families, resulting in long-term professional relationships and consistent referrals.
- Established trust with families through open communication channels and regular updates on their newborn''s progress.
- Enhanced infant cognitive development by incorporating age-appropriate learning activities into daily routines.
- Adapted daily activity plans to accommodate changing infant needs as they grew and developed new skills over time.
House Manager
Self Employed
03.2019 - Current
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in plans or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.
- Anticipated needs of family members by staying informed about their preferences, schedules, and priorities.
- Developed and implemented new housekeeping practices to increase productivity and cohesiveness.
- Planned special events such as parties or family gatherings with attention to detail and organization.
- Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
Nanny
Self Employed
07.2018 - Current
- Laundry, errands, dropoff/pickup from school, homework help, meal prep, outdoor activities, bath time, bedtime, housekeeping, taking dogs on walks, tummy time with baby, read books
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Pre-K assistant teacher
Stonybrook
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Lunch/snack prep, field trips, lesson plans, arts and crafts, daily meetings, infant care, nursery prep
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom routines, creating a structured learning environment conducive to student growth.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to the curriculum and could succeed academically.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
Education
Childhood Education. -
St. John University
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School
06.2018
Skills
- Communication skills
- Patience
- Imagination
- Decision-making skills
- Physical stamina
- Organization skills
- Positive Engagement
- Child Supervision
- Creative and Energetic
- Creative Mindset
- CPR
- First Aid
- Positive Reinforcement
- Program and Activity Planning
- Child and adolescent mentoring
- Safety Management
- Activity Planning
- Outdoor Skills
- Parental Communication
Awards Certificates
- Dean's list
- High honor roll
- AED Certified
- CPR certified
- CNA certified
- CVA organization volunteer of the year
- Early childhood education
- Infantcare 101
Projects
Cancer Volunteers Of America, I help run donations for the toy drive during the holiday and set up banquets and Chinese auctions.
Timeline
Newborn Nanny Nurse
Self Employed
11.2021 - Current
Pre-K assistant teacher
Stonybrook
12.2019 - 02.2021
House Manager
Self Employed
03.2019 - Current
Nanny
Self Employed
07.2018 - Current
Camp counselor
Suffolk county farm and education center
Childhood Education. -
St. John University
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School
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