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Jordyn DeCastro

Jordyn DeCastro

Marina Del Rey,CA

Summary

Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience at Ocean View Academy, specializing in lesson planning and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance motor skills through creative teaching and sensory play. Committed to fostering nurturing environments that promote development and strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring children thrive in their formative years.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Infant Teacher

Ocean View Academy
Hermosa Beach, California
04.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for infants.
  • Created a nurturing environment to promote early childhood development.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities to stimulate learning and growth.
  • Evaluated children's developmental milestones through observation and assessments.
  • Fostered positive relationships among children to encourage social skills development.
  • Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
  • Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.

Assistant Infant Teacher

Manhattan Academy
12.2024 - 03.2025

Children 5-18 Months

  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
  • Boosted cognitive development through intentional planning of stimulating activities suitable for each infant''s unique abilities and interests.
  • Provided consistent care routines for infants including diapering, feeding, and napping while adhering to strict health guidelines.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the classroom setting by regularly sanitizing toys, surfaces, and equipment according to established procedures.
  • Upheld the Montessori Method and created nurturing activities

Family Nanny

Kimberely
12.2023 - 09.2024

2 kids ages: 7 and 12

  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
  • Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
  • Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Family Nanny

Karon B.
09.2023 - 08.2024

1 Child Age: 2

  • Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Promoted healthy habits through nutritious meal planning and engaging in regular outdoor activities with the children.
  • Organized creative projects to promote artistic expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Family Nanny

Yashmin F.
08.2022 - 07.2023

3 Kids Ages: 7, 10, 12

  • Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
  • Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
  • Improved children''s social skills by organizing playdates and group outings.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Skills

  • Sensory play ideas
  • Lesson planning
  • Communication skills
  • Nutritional planning
  • Classroom management
  • Motor skills enhancement
  • Creative teaching
  • Music and movement
  • Infant CPR certification
  • Diaper changing
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Emotional support

Timeline

Lead Infant Teacher

Ocean View Academy
04.2025 - Current

Assistant Infant Teacher

Manhattan Academy
12.2024 - 03.2025

Family Nanny

Kimberely
12.2023 - 09.2024

Family Nanny

Karon B.
09.2023 - 08.2024

Family Nanny

Yashmin F.
08.2022 - 07.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Santa Monica College