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Ive Cardozo

Ive Cardozo

Oakland,California

Summary

Experienced Childcare Professional with a heartwarming touch, boasting over 9 years of enriching experiences in nurturing young minds. My journey is anchored in fostering deep connections with children, championing a playful yet firm approach that cultivates trust and cooperation effortlessly. Certified in first aid and CPR, I prioritize safety while championing holistic development, blending positive education and continuous study of childhood development techniques seamlessly into my practice.

Passionate about understanding the world through the eyes of children, I am currently enrolled in a MA program in Positive Education at a prestigious Brazilian university, further deepening my knowledge and expertise in fostering well-being and resilience in young learners.

My gentle approach is rooted in respecting children’s needs to experience their feelings fully, guiding them toward safe and constructive ways of expression. Whether it’s lending a listening ear during moments of frustration or empowering them to navigate social interactions with confidence, I am committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child feels heard, valued, and supported.

Recognized for my reliability, compassion, and exceptional interpersonal skills, I seamlessly integrate into any team, offering support and insights while radiating enthusiasm for every child's unique journey. My commitment to lifelong learning ensures I remain abreast of the latest developmental insights, enriching each child's experience with a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for their well-being.

As a Preschool Teacher, I infuse every interaction with boundless energy and dedication, tailoring play based curriculum to suit individual learning styles, looking to sparking curiosity and growth at every turn.

Overview

9
9

Years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Broadway Children School Of Oakland
08.2021 - Current
  • Implemented play-based strategies for diverse learning approaches, tailored to the developmental needs of children aged 3 and 4.
  • Organized a dynamic dramatic play area with various themes, actively participating as a playmate to enhance imaginative and role-playing experiences for children aged 3 and 4.
  • Infused a silly and joyful personality to engage children, fostering a love of learning and a strong connection to me as their teacher.
  • Conducted creative circle time using music games and storytelling, making learning a fun and interactive experience.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to children while overseeing the entire group, addressing individual needs and fostering a supportive setting.
  • Observed and developed strategies to support 3 and 4-year-olds needing additional assistance, adapting educational approaches accordingly.
  • Promoted sensory development through access to different textures and scheduled daily outdoor discovery time.
  • Ensured child safety in-class, at recess, and off-site with keen observational skills, particularly tailored to the younger age group.
  • Supported new preschoolers aged 3 and 4 with personalized one-on-one assistance, facilitating their smooth integration into the program.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters, aligning with age-appropriate learning objectives.
  • Assisted and supervised 12 children aged 3 and 4 throughout the school day, addressing behavioral and learning issues in collaboration with parents and school management.
  • Demonstrated empathy, love, and attention when comforting children, validating their feelings during accidents and challenging moments.
  • Maintained detailed accident reports and provided comforting care with empathy, love, and attention, acknowledging and validating the feelings of the children involved.
  • Maintained clean and sanitized classrooms, ensuring a healthy and safe environment for the preschoolers.
  • Collaborated with staff to evaluate progress, recommend learning plans, and ensure continuous educational quality for the age group.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences, providing insights into each child's development, progress, and areas for growth.
  • Actively organized seasonal and cultural activities according to the yearly calendar, incorporating events such as Lunar New Year and winter holidays.
  • Promoted racial, gender, culture, and family plurality awareness through books, storytelling, and pretend play, creating an inclusive learning environment.
  • Encouraged patience and empathy in children towards others and themselves, fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere.

After School Nanny

The Joiner Family
11.2022 - Current
  • Work closely with a first grader and a fifth grader, fostering strong connections with both the children and their family.
  • Assist with homework and actively model positive habits and attitudes, celebrating efforts and progress.
  • Provide transportation by picking up from school and driving to activities as needed.
  • Prepare and serve dinner, while also handling household tasks such as folding clean clothes and dishes.
  • Deeply understand the developmental processes of the children's age groups to better support their growth.
  • Navigate challenging situations by offering support and validating their feelings and needs.
  • Approach interactions from the children's perspective, demonstrating a genuine interest in their likes and passions.
  • Foster a friendship-based approach, being a trusted confidante for the children in any situation.
  • Promote a screen-free care environment, focusing on intentional play, book reading, and engaging conversations.
  • Respect and learn from the family's methods of treating the children, working collaboratively with parents to promote positive outcomes

Part time Nanny

The Emery’s
Berkeley, CA
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide nurturing care for two children, aged 6 and 2 years old, fostering a safe and stimulating environment.
  • Facilitate language development through parallel talk and self-talk, encouraging communication and vocabulary expansion.
  • Promote age-appropriate self-care tasks for the youngest child in a calm and playful manner, fostering independence and confidence.
  • Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating and encouraging habits such as cleaning up and assisting others.
  • Engage deeply with children's curiosity, tailoring activities to their interests and developmental stages, sparking creativity and exploration.
  • Assist with light housekeeping tasks and family laundry, ensuring a tidy and organized home environment for everyone.

Part Time Nanny

The Shah Family
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Nurtured the inquisitiveness of a 2-year-old child as a dedicated and attentive nanny.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities, maintaining a tidy playroom.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments for social and emotional growth.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to the young child.
  • Engaged with the child on an age-appropriate level, fostering a strong bond through love and appreciation.
  • Planned and facilitated trips to parks, the zoo, and themed parks for enriching experiences.
  • Taught everyday skills and language to support development.
  • Bathed, dressed, and assisted with teeth brushing for bedtime preparation.
  • Promoted language development through reading, storytelling, singing, and creating songs.
  • Served meals and encouraged eating in a gentle manner, ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
  • Infused joy into the environment by being silly and fun, promoting a lighthearted atmosphere.
  • Communicated with the child to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families through open communication and positive feedback.
  • Facilitated changes in challenging behaviors, recognizing them as a form of communication.
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls, ensuring a safe environment.

Part Time Nanny - Temporary

Colella Family
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Devoted temporary nanny for a delightful 9-month-old baby.
  • Cultivated positive and nurturing environments, encouraging autonomy through exploration.
  • Engaged in joyful games, puzzles, and shared delightful story times.
  • Interacted with the baby on a personal and age-appropriate level.
  • Shared everyday skills and language in a caring and supportive manner.
  • Promoted language development through the magic of reading, storytelling, singing, and creating songs.
  • Encouraged the baby's autonomy by fostering exploration in a safe environment.
  • Facilitated a nap routine, ensuring restful and comforting sleep.
  • Organized trips to parks for outdoor adventures and sensory exploration.
  • Assisted with socialization, creating opportunities for interaction.
  • Handled diaper changes with care and attentiveness.
  • Cultivated open communication to encourage understanding and build a strong bond.
  • Established lasting, personal connections with both the family and the baby.
  • Stayed vigilant, ensuring the baby's safety by staying updated on recalls and safety warnings.

Professional Nanny

Bornoff Family
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided attentive care as a nanny for two siblings, initially aged 2 and 3 years old.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment to meet the distinct needs of both children.
  • Engaged in age-appropriate activities to support cognitive and motor skill development for each child.
  • Implemented screen-free playtime to encourage creativity and social interaction.
  • Monitored and addressed the emotional and developmental needs of both siblings with personalized attention.
  • Established a well-balanced routine, including play, meals, and nap times, tailored to each child's age.
  • Facilitated positive sibling interactions, encouraging a supportive and harmonious relationship.
  • Established a strong bond with the children, fostering a friendship through genuine connection.
  • Demonstrated love by respecting and validating the feelings and needs of each child.
  • Organized and supervised playtime, ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere.
  • Supervised playdates, promoting socialization and positive interactions.
  • Prepared meals and snacks tailored to the children's preferences and nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changes as needed.
  • Promoted language development through reading, storytelling, and interactive conversations.
  • Enriched the cultural experiences of children by introducing them to Brazilian language, music, folklore, and overall culture.
  • Encouraged creative expression through arts, crafts, and imaginative play.
  • Managed outdoor activities, including trips to various parks, the zoo, and museums.
  • Provided transportation for pick-ups and drop-offs to school and extracurricular activities.
  • Fostered a positive and respectful atmosphere, emphasizing patience and understanding.
  • Maintained a safe and organized play environment, staying attentive to safety measures.
  • Built lasting connections with the siblings and their family through open communication and positive interactions.
  • Addressed any behavioral or developmental concerns in collaboration with parents.
  • Maintained transparent communication with parents, providing regular updates on the children's activities and milestones.

Elementary School Pod Instructor

Bornoff & O’Kane Children
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assumed the role of Pod Leader for a group of four children, including three first graders and one preschooler.
  • Provided attentive and personalized care for twins and two additional siblings within the group.
  • Established strong bonds with all children, demonstrating love, appreciation, and validating each child's feelings and needs.
  • Assisted the group of first graders through distance learning, ensuring active participation in Zoom meetings and content comprehension.
  • Implemented Language and Arts centers to foster a love for learning through engaging activities.
  • Motivated students towards learning, building self-confidence and reducing fear of failure.
  • Integrated technology to enhance student learning during sessions.
  • Assisted students in handwriting, phonics, reading, and math with tailored lesson plans synchronized with the school curriculum.
  • Created enrichment materials to boost student knowledge and addressed individual learning needs.
  • Identified and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Made lessons interesting and engaging using art, music, games, and visual aids to bolster learning
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Acknowledged special days and events such as elections, MLK Day, BLM movement, and others, promoting learning of history and culture.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings conducive to learning.
  • Supervised playdates to promote socialization and positive interactions among children.
  • Drove children to parks, the zoo, and hiking locations, ensuring safe transportation and encouraging outdoor exploration.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
  • Emphasized punctuality and maintained an outstanding attendance record, consistently ready to start work immediately.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

New Heaven Daycare
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to children's developmental levels.
  • Established connections and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate guidance.
  • Met with parents to discuss daily activities, positive developments, and any concerns.
  • Kept detailed records of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost child development.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas needing improvement, implementing guidance when necessary.
  • Monitored and ensured an adequate supply of materials, maintaining a clean and sanitized classroom.
  • Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interactions.
  • Complied with strict safety, organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Served as a positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
  • Updated records of contact, medical, and progress information.

After School Program Leader

Volunteer Position
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Established and managed an after-school program for underserved children in a low-income community in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Collaborated with the local police station to secure a space for the program, ensuring a safe environment for the children.
  • Nurtured children's learning, social-emotional, and cognitive development through empathetic engagement and validation of their feelings and needs.
  • Addressed challenging behaviors with gentleness, considering the unique experiences stemming from a lack of parental involvement.
  • Played a key role in diverting children from potential harmful behaviors and negative connections by keeping them off the streets.
  • Implemented support for homework and designed tailored activities to enhance writing and math skills.
  • Successfully instilled a greater appreciation for school and fostered a love for learning among the participating children.

Education

Master Of Arts - Positive Education

Escola Da Educação Positiva
São Paulo, Brazil

Early Childhood Education

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

FACHA
Rio De Janeiro - Brazil
02.2011

Skills

  • Transitional Support
  • Homework Assistance
  • Educational Support
  • Social Integration
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Schedule Creation and Management
  • Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Meal Organizing
  • Positive and Gentle Approach
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Educational Materials
  • Family Support
  • Communication Through Behavior Attentive
  • Self-Confidence Development
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Classroom Organization
  • Activity Planning
  • Bilingual in Portuguese
  • Social Skills Development
  • Parallel Talk, Self Talk and Expansion to promote speech
  • Patient approach with challenging behaviors

Timeline

Part time Nanny

The Emery’s
02.2024 - Current

After School Nanny

The Joiner Family
11.2022 - Current

Part Time Nanny - Temporary

Colella Family
04.2022 - 07.2022

Part Time Nanny

The Shah Family
10.2021 - 08.2022

Preschool Teacher

Broadway Children School Of Oakland
08.2021 - Current

Elementary School Pod Instructor

Bornoff & O’Kane Children
09.2020 - 07.2021

Professional Nanny

Bornoff Family
05.2018 - 08.2021

Daycare Assistant Teacher

New Heaven Daycare
05.2017 - 05.2018

After School Program Leader

Volunteer Position
10.2014 - 03.2015

Master Of Arts - Positive Education

Escola Da Educação Positiva

Early Childhood Education

Diablo Valley College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

FACHA

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

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