Isabel Gonzalez
Norwalk
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) childcare professional with experience caring for children from infants through teens, including newborns and children with special needs. Experienced working with autism and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and known for being punctual, organized, dependable, and calm under pressure. Adult and Pediatric CPR certified.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Family
Norwalk
06.2023 - Current
- Provide daily care and supervision for four children in a busy household, with infant/newborn experience
- Support routines such as feedings, meals, naps, activities, homework help, and bedtime prep as needed
- Encourage and support children in reaching age-appropriate developmental milestones through structured play and consistent routines
- Assist with behavior support using patience, clear expectations, and consistency
- Create a safe, structured environment and communicate updates with parents
Team Lead
Playa Bowls
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Promoted to Team Lead and trusted to oversee shifts in a fast-paced café environment
- Opened and closed the café, including end-of-day procedures and securing the store
- Managed register operations, handled the register/safe, and ensured accurate cash counts
- Placed and handled product orders to maintain inventory and support daily operations
- Supported and guided team members to keep service efficient and organized
Camp Counselor
Camp Playland
New Canaan
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised and engaged children in summer camp activities
- Maintained a safe, supportive, and fun environment
- Helped manage groups and transitions throughout the day
Education
Social Work - in progress
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT12.2025
Penn State Altoona -
Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA01.2022
High School Diploma -
Brien McMahon High School
Norwalk, CT01.2022
Skills
- Self-Directed
- Structured routines
- Special needs support
- Bilingual
- Organization
- Punctuality
- Team leadership
- Child development
- Behavior management
- Customer service
Certification
Adult & Pediatric CPR Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Unified Sports Volunteer (Special Olympics Program), Brien McMahon High School, Supported an inclusive sports program that brought together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities for practices and competitions, Helped promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive peer relationships through school-based athletics (e.g., soccer, basketball, track)
- Best Buddies Volunteer, Brien McMahon High School, Participated in a school-based program focused on building one-to-one friendships with peers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Helped create an inclusive environment by supporting social connection, participation, and respectful peer relationships
- Volunteer, Maplewood Senior Living, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Norwalk, CT, Assisted with resident engagement and helped support a positive, welcoming environment
Activities Involvement
Field Hockey Team, Brien McMahon High School, 01/01/18, 12/31/22, Four-year team player
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Private Nanny
Private Family
06.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Playa Bowls
11.2021 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Camp Playland
06.2019 - 08.2019
Social Work - in progress
Norwalk Community College
Penn State Altoona -
Penn State Altoona
High School Diploma -
Brien McMahon High School