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Joshua sierra Martin

Englewood,CO

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. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Nanny

Emily Kimball
06.2023 - Current
  • Caring for 2 children ages 6 and 8
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Helped complete routine household tasks as needed

Nanny

Caleb Dettman & Jonathan Booker
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Cared for 2 children ages 10 months and 1 year
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

Family Nanny

Mauri Epstein
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Cared for 1 child age 5 months at start of position
  • Helped with occasional care for their 3 year old
  • 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.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Helped develop and maintain sleep schedules through sleep training
  • 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 to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Taught basic sign language
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
  • Transported children safely to activities and appointments on time.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
  • Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play.

Teaching Aide

The Martin School Of Early Education
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed class of up to 20 children, ages 2-4 with Lead teacher
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Mary White
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Managed 15+ kids in daily activities
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
  • Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
  • Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
  • Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
  • Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
  • Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
  • Prepared and submitted daily and weekly reports to keep records of campers' attendance, behavior and progress.
  • Participated in camp fundraisers and community outreach to secure financial stability for camp and attract new campers.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
  • Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
  • Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Tohono O'Odham Community College
Sells, AZ

Skills

  • Newborn Care
  • Licensed Childcare Provider
  • Culinary Aptitude
  • Child Supervision
  • First Aid
  • Social Behaviors
  • Strategy Management
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Incident Reports
  • Superior Communication Skills
  • Routine Adherence
  • Motor Skills Development
  • Child Psychology Knowledge
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Formula Feeding
  • School Engagement
  • Homework Support and Assistance
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Educational Materials
  • Daycare Management
  • Schedule Creation
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Language Development
  • Nurturing Environment
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Dietary Needs
  • Efficient Transportation
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Praise and Encouragement
  • Chore Monitoring
  • Household Operations
  • Emergency Situations
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Emotional Development
  • Professional Babysitter
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Running Errands
  • Behavioral Corrections
  • Meal Organizing
  • Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
  • Disciplinary Enforcement
  • Effective Team Leader
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Parent Interaction
  • Safe Transporting
  • Tactical Communications
  • Event and Activity Planning
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Educational Support
  • Household Chores
  • Behavior Modification
  • Family Support
  • Household Management
  • Childcare Techniques
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Emotionally Supportive
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
  • Housekeeping
  • Social Integration
  • Parent Relationship Development
  • Caring Child Mentor
  • Regulating Schedules
  • Manage Behaviors
  • Food Handling Training
  • Activity Planning

Timeline

Summer Nanny

Emily Kimball
06.2023 - Current

Nanny

Caleb Dettman & Jonathan Booker
03.2023 - 06.2023

Family Nanny

Mauri Epstein
05.2022 - 03.2023

Teaching Aide

The Martin School Of Early Education
06.2021 - 05.2022

Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Mary White
07.2019 - 07.2020

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Tohono O'Odham Community College

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