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Kim Rcustodio

Kodiak,AK

Summary

Driven by a passion for early childhood education and a track record of fostering educational and emotional growth, I excelled in roles across Kodiak Island Borough School District and multiple family settings. Demonstrating patience, collaboration, and schedule management, I've effectively supported diverse learning environments, achieving significant improvements in children engagement and safety protocols.

Individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Multiple Families
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • 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.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
  • Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy nap routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.

Barista

Island Espresso Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2023
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kodiak Island Borough School District
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
  • Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.


Trainings:

DEED Bloodborne Pathogens

MANDT Training

Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing Reading

Conscious Discipline

Child Care Assistant

Child Development Center - Coast Guard Base
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • 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.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.

Education

Associate of Arts - AA in General Studies

Kodiak College - UAA
Kodiak, AK
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Alaska Anchorage
Kodiak, AK
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Kodiak High School
05.2018

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Skilled in working with special needs children
  • Confidentiality adherence
  • Data Collection
  • Team Player
  • Patience and understanding
  • Reliability and Trustworthiness
  • Toddler/ infant care experience
  • Valid Driver's License

Timeline

Nanny

Multiple Families
05.2023 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kodiak Island Borough School District
09.2019 - 05.2022

Child Care Assistant

Child Development Center - Coast Guard Base
06.2018 - 09.2018

Barista

Island Espresso Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2023

Associate of Arts - AA in General Studies

Kodiak College - UAA

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Alaska Anchorage

High School Diploma -

Kodiak High School
Kim Rcustodio