Jasiah Mays
Oakley,CA
Summary
Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Rebecca Laundrie
Brentwood, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Assistant Teacher
Los Medanos Child Study Center
Pittsburg, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Tutor
Christina Carey
Brentwood, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Nursery Worker
Co-Op Homeschool
Brentwood, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA06.2023
Skills
- Social Integration
- Learning Support
- Behavior Modeling
- Active listening
- Multicultural awareness
- Adaptability and Problem-solving
- Child Care and Family Support
- Positive Learning Environment
- Child Development Knowledge
- Patience and Empathy
- Friendly and Likeable
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Art
Passionate and versatile art enthusiast with a profound love for various mediums, including painting, sculpting, drawing, and engaging in physical crafts. Recognizing the transformative power of art, I believe it serves as an exceptional educational tool, particularly for children. My commitment to creativity extends beyond professional pursuits, as I continually explore diverse artistic avenues to nurture my skills and contribute to the broader cultural conversation.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Family Nanny
Rebecca Laundrie
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Los Medanos Child Study Center
08.2023 - Current
Tutor
Christina Carey
02.2023 - 05.2023
Nursery Worker
Co-Op Homeschool
09.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
No Degree - Child Development
Los Medanos College