Dynamic Childcare Assistant Teacher at YWCA McLean County, skilled in fostering a safe and engaging learning environment. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I excel in parent communication and classroom organization, enhancing children's development through positive reinforcement and effective behavior management techniques. Passionate about nurturing young minds and promoting social skills.
Hi, I’m
Kenia Giron
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
YWCA McLean County
Childcare Assistant Teacher
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
District 87- Bloomington Public School Systems
Translator and Interpreter
08.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Translated documents from English to Spanish/ Spanish to English.
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
- Improved cultural understanding among colleagues by providing language training sessions and workshops on foreign customs and practices.
Hacienda Leon
Hostess
06.2024 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Olive Garden Restaurant
Hostess Trainer
01.2021 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining excellent customer service and smooth operations.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among all front-of-house staff which resulted in better collaboration and higher efficiency levels.
- Maintained clean and organized front-of-house areas, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for guests.
Education
Heartland Community CollegeNormal, IL
Associate Degree from Elementary Education
University Overview
Normal Community High SchoolNormal, IL
High School Diploma
05.2024
University Overview
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Parent communication
- Music and movement
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Motor skills development
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Outdoor activities planning
- Storytelling
- Language development
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Time management
- Approachable
- Active listener
- Loves children
- Positive reinforcement
- Decision-making
- Classroom instruction
- Positive role model
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Behavior management techniques
- Social skills development
- Emotionally supportive
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- Emergency procedures
- Problem-solving
- Language skills
- FLUENT IN ENGLISH/SPANISH
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
YWCA McLean County
11.2024 - Current
Translator and Interpreter
District 87- Bloomington Public School Systems
08.2024 - 05.2025
Hostess
Hacienda Leon
06.2024 - 11.2024
Hostess Trainer
Olive Garden Restaurant
01.2021 - 11.2024
Heartland Community College
Associate Degree from Elementary Education
Normal Community High School
High School Diploma
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