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Ivana Aponte Leon

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering several years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook

Coopers Hawk
Jacksonville, FL
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with inventory management by tracking supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Performed regular quality checks on food items produced by prep cooks before they were served.
  • Evaluated performance of prep cooks against established guidelines and provided feedback as necessary.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for prep cooks to ensure consistency in quality of dishes prepared.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to ensure it was being used properly and safely according to established standards.
  • Ensured that all kitchen equipment was properly maintained and cleaned regularly.

Daycare Teacher

Southpoint Early Learning Center
Jacksonville, FL
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
  • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
  • Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
  • Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
  • Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
  • Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
  • Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
  • Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Sales Associate

Dieselogic LLC
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree in Trade Commerce

Instituto Universitario IUTA
Caracas -Venezuela
08-2001

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Safety supervision
  • Creative activities
  • Team collaboration
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Emotional support
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Staff meeting oversight
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Health and safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Decision-making
  • Literacy development
  • Special-needs childcare
  • Conversant in Spanish
  • Child assessment
  • Story time, arts, and crafts
  • CPR and first aid
  • Play-based learning
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Strong computer skills
  • Training in food handling and preparation
  • Child care
  • Child nutrition
  • Child observation
  • FLUENT IN Spanish
  • Punctual

Certification

  • 45 Child Care Training reference (DCF)

Timeline

Prep Cook

Coopers Hawk
11.2024 - Current

Daycare Teacher

Southpoint Early Learning Center
01.2023 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Dieselogic LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree in Trade Commerce

Instituto Universitario IUTA

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