Joelle Ortiz
Willimantic
Summary
Hardworking childcare professional experienced in teaching early learning lessons, supervising children and maintaining tidy work areas. Familiar with needs of children from infancy to early elementary ages. Certified in CPR and First Aid. Compassionate childcare worker with experience in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children of various age groups. Skilled in developing educational and engaging activities to promote physical, emotional, and social development. Strong ability to communicate effectively with parents to align on care goals and expectations. Influenced positive behavior changes and developmental progress through empathetic and supportive interactions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Assistant
Sweeney Elementary School
Willimantic
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about children's daily activities and progress.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
Camp Counselor
Camp Asto Wamah
Columbia
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to youth development and outdoor education.
- Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2027
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Social development
- Educational concept explanations
- Classroom instruction
- Infant care
- CPR training
- Safety and supervision
- Activities leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Before and After School Assistant
Sweeney Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Camp Counselor
Camp Asto Wamah
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Connecticut
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