Idelyz Vazquez
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Dedicated child care professional with extensive experience at the Boys and Girls Club, excelling in lesson planning and effective communication. Proven ability to foster a safe, engaging environment while promoting child development and parent engagement. Skilled in classroom management and behavior monitoring, ensuring positive outcomes for children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Accoh Family
Cedar Rapids, IA
10.2023 - Current
- Perform housekeeping duties and cleaning duties related to children's care
- Help prepare and serve meals and snacks for children
- Develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and behavior
Assistant Teacher
St.Pauls Early Learning Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts introduced by the lead teacher.
- Assist with routines such as diapering, toileting (including toilet training), and helping children during meal and snack times.
- Facilitate daily updates to parents regarding their child's progress and participate in conferences.
- Model positive social interactions, such as sharing and respectful communication, while using positive discipline techniques.
Child Care Provider
Boys and Girls Club
Cedar Rapids, IA
11.2022 - 05.2026
- Communicates with parents about activities and behavioral issues
- Monitors and observes children's play activities
- Teaches children simple painting, drawing, and handicrafts
- Creates developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Completes administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls
Caregiver
The Views of Marion
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Fostered a safe and supportive environment for all residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident well-being.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA06-2026
Skills
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Playtime supervision
- Behavior monitoring
- Age-appropriate activities
- Educational activities planning
- Lesson planning
- Child safety procedures
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Effective communication
- Following directions
Community Service
- Cleaning and picking up trash around my neighborhood, 2022 - Present
- Writing letters to nursing home residents, 2024
Awards
- Jefferson High School Volleyball Award, 2022
- Jefferson High School Social Awareness Leadership Award for iJAG, 2023
- Seidler Foundation Scholarship Recipient, 2025
- Full Ride Scholarship for Mount Mercy University, 2026
Activities
- University of Northern Iowa TRIO Talent Search, 2023 - Present
- Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG), 2023 - Present
- Jefferson High School Volleyball Team, 2022
- Roosevelt Middle School Track, 2021 - 2022
- Females in Flag, 2025 - Present
Timeline
Caregiver
The Views of Marion
02.2026 - 05.2026
Assistant Teacher
St.Pauls Early Learning Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Accoh Family
10.2023 - Current
Child Care Provider
Boys and Girls Club
11.2022 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University