Laura R Matta
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated child care provider, with experience in child development, infant and toddler skilled care. Skilled in active listening, conflict resolution, social skills development, and empathetic engagement to support children and families.
Committed to fostering children's growth through engaging activities and effective parent communication. Enjoy planning simple, fun activities that help children learn and feel safe.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised children in a safe and engaging environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and progress.
- Managed daily schedules, including playtime, meals, and nap times.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of play areas and equipment.
- Responded promptly to children's needs and concerns during care sessions.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
Au Pair
AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
, Pennsylvania
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Planned engaging educational activities to promote children's development and learning.
- Coordinated playdates and outings, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all participants.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas, promoting a safe environment.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Monitored sleeping schedules of the children while they napped or slept overnight.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
Sales Consultant
Purina
Bogotá / Colombia , Cundinamarca
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and order in the costume shop workspace daily.
- Engaged customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products.
- Analyzed customer needs and identified solutions to meet their requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to increase sales revenue.
- Generated daily reports on sales activities for management review.
Social Worker
Internship / Sociedad San Vicente de Paul (Hogar I
Bogotá /Colombia
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported social workers in case management and documentation tasks.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to share experiences and strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery approaches.
- Organized community events to raise awareness of social issues affecting the local population.
Social Worker Assistant
Internship/ Instituto Psicopedagógico el Calpulli
Bogotá /Colombia
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students experiencing emotional challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop comprehensive support plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Work
Fundación Universitaria Monserrate
Bogotá, Colombia 03-2020
High School Diploma -
Colegio Marsella IED
Bogota / Colombia 12-2014
Skills
- Child development
- Certified in first aid
- Infant and toddler care
- Parent communication
- Planning physical activities
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic engagement
- Social skills
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
10.2025 - Current
Au Pair
AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
09.2022 - 09.2024
Sales Consultant
Purina
12.2019 - 04.2022
Social Worker
Internship / Sociedad San Vicente de Paul (Hogar I
08.2019 - 12.2019
Social Worker Assistant
Internship/ Instituto Psicopedagógico el Calpulli
02.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Work
Fundación Universitaria Monserrate
High School Diploma -
Colegio Marsella IED