Karla (Mickie) Cordero
Ocala,FL
Summary
An education professional prepared for challenges of after-school care, bringing valuable experience in creating nurturing and structured environments. Known for effectively managing group activities and fostering positive relationships. Reliable team player with commitment to adaptability and achieving program goals, skilled in conflict resolution and creative problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Care Provider
Wise Kidz
5701 W 24TH Ave, Hialeah, FL 33016
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided homework assistance, resulting in better understanding of subject material and increased confidence in students.
- Created a clean, organized environment that encouraged learning by keeping materials accessible to students at all times.
- Provided emotional support when needed, helping students navigate through challenging personal issues while fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, ensuring the well-being of all children in the program.
- Implemented age-appropriate lesson plans based on specific learning objectives outlined by teachers or administrators to support classroom goals.
- Collaborated with other after-school care providers to share best practices and continuously improve the quality of services offered.
- Maintained compliance with relevant local, state, or federal regulations governing the operation of after-school programs, ensuring a secure environment for children.
Early Childcare Assistant
Kids For Kids Academy
14465 Country Walk Dr Miami, FL 33186
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored daily health checks of each child upon arrival at the facility to ensure safety and well-being of all students.
- Promoted physical development by leading outdoor activities, games, and group exercises suitable for young children.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, such as holiday celebrations or field trips, to foster a sense of community within the childcare center.
- Fostered social-emotional development in young children by promoting sharing, empathy, and cooperation.
- Helped facilitate the transition from home life into childcare setting by providing a comforting presence during separation periods.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Nutrition and meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Homework assistance
- Child development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Special needs care
- Patience and empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Early childhood education
- Lesson plan development
- Child safety procedures
Accomplishments
- Achieved teaching a child with emotional instability to communicate effectively by helping with showing patience and offering another solution to the problem by expressing her emotions through writing them out.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Managed classroom of 19 children ages 5 to 12, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Supervised 6 special needs students enrolled in kinder to 2nd grade.
- Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
After-School Care Provider
Wise Kidz
08.2022 - 10.2024
Early Childcare Assistant
Kids For Kids Academy
11.2021 - 01.2022