Kimberly Soto
San Antonio,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Spectrum
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
Babysitting
Babysitting Services
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Kept detailed records of activities and behaviors during babysitting sessions.
- Developed trusting relationships with both parents and children through consistent interaction throughout babysitting engagements.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situation that may arise during babysitting hours.
- Stimulated children's imagination with 11 types of brain-developing games, such as block building, nesting, I spy, and obstacle course.
- Managed care for 1-15 children aged 2-10 for 8+ hours per shift.
- Taught personal hygiene skills, including hand washing, cough, and sneeze covering, reducing the instance of infectious illness by 79%.
- Coached children in school subjects and in homework, improving learning comprehension and test scores by 12%.
Daycare Teacher
Educare Childcare
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School
San Antonio, TX06-2018
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Child Safety Procedures
- First Aid Training
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Nutrition
- Strong Work Ethic
- Meal Preparation
- Excellent communication skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Accurate record keeping
- Decision-Making
- Training in food handling preparation
- Curriculum Planning
- Personal Care Activities
- Child Safety
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Child Care
- Progress Reporting
- Curriculum Implementation
- Housekeeping
- Creative learning strategies
- Emotionally supportive
- Strong computer skills
- Active listener
- Caring and Understanding
- Infant Care
- Organization
- Training & Development
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Sales Representative
Spectrum
01.2022 - 06.2024
Babysitting
Babysitting Services
10.2020 - 02.2022
Daycare Teacher
Educare Childcare
07.2018 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School