Karen Place
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Provider with a proven track record at Private Care and American Montessori, enhancing child development through educational activities and cultural exchange. Demonstrates exceptional patience, multilingual abilities, and CPR training. Achieved lasting relationships with families by fostering a safe, engaging learning environment, highlighting achievements in bilingual communication and child safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Private Care
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
Childcare Provider
Private Care
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
Au Pair
Cultural Care
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Developed bilingual abilities in [Language] through immersive conversation and activities.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
Assistant Teacher
American Montessori
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Education
No Degree - Teaching
UNITEC
Mexico Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- CPR training
- Childcare
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
- Multilingual abilities
- Toilet training
- Safety
- Reading skills
- Friendly and respectful
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Drivers License with a clean driving record – Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Private Care
08.2022 - Current
Childcare Provider
Private Care
03.2022 - 03.2022
Au Pair
Cultural Care
09.2019 - 12.2021
Assistant Teacher
American Montessori
01.2017 - 08.2018
No Degree - Teaching
UNITEC
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