Kiara Castillo
Bridgeport
Summary
Experienced with childcare, ensuring children's safety and well-being. Utilizes creative strategies to engage children in educational activities and promote development. Knowledge of household management and effective communication with parents to maintain supportive and nurturing environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Nanny
Khan Family
Norwalk, CT
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of inventory on sales floor.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to promote sales and improve store aesthetics.
- Handled returns and exchanges while adhering to company policies for customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions and safeguarding against losses.
- Coordinated with stock team to expedite restocking of high-demand items.
- Increased sales floor efficiency by organizing merchandise and ensuring items were easy to locate.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Part Time Babysitter
Private Family
Stamford, CT
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Short term job position
- Infant 6 month old
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Bottle feeding
- Cleaned and organized bottles
- Laundry for child and parents
- Unloaded dishwater and helped with keeping house organized
- Go on walks, age appropriate activities
Part Time Babysitter
Private Family
Stamford, CT
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Short term job
- Age 3
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Assistant Teacher
Shiny Little Stars Daycare
Stamford, CT
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Worked with ages from infant to toddler to 4 years old
- Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to assess individual student needs and adapt activities accordingly.
- Monitored children's progress and provided feedback to lead teachers for instructional adjustments.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student development and classroom activities.
- Participated in staff meetings to contribute ideas for improving curriculum and educational strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Diaper changes
Fulltime Nanny
Cooper Family
Cos Cob, CT
12.2021 - 08.2023
- 3 children ages 1,3, and 5
- Ensured safety and well-being of children during playtime and outings.
- Maintained organized schedules for meals, naps, and educational sessions.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Pick up and drop offs at school
- Planned play dates with friends
- Bedtime and dinner routines
Retail Sales Associate
Marshalls
Stamford
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of inventory on sales floor.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to promote sales and improve store aesthetics.
- Handled returns and exchanges while adhering to company policies for customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions and safeguarding against losses.
- Coordinated with stock team to expedite restocking of high-demand items.
- Increased sales floor efficiency by organizing merchandise and ensuring items were easy to locate.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westhill High School
Stamford, CT06.2019
Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Cheerful and energetic
- Valid Driver's license
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Full Time Nanny
Khan Family
11.2025 - 06.2026
Part Time Babysitter
Private Family
07.2025 - 10.2025
Part Time Babysitter
Private Family
02.2024 - 07.2024
Fulltime Nanny
Cooper Family
12.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher
Shiny Little Stars Daycare
03.2020 - 10.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Marshalls
10.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Westhill High School