LELANI CERTEZA
Brentwood,CA
Summary
- Seeking an opportunity to help cultivate a positive environment for Caregiving. Apply seven (7) years' experience as a childcare assistant, and 1 year experience as an elderly care provider. Introduce my technique and work ethic to help elevate and improve prospective employer's program.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Liberty Union School District
Brentwood, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one or small group instructional support to students under the supervision of certified teachers.
- Assist students with classwork, note-taking, and test preparation to reinforce learning concepts.
- Support students with special needs by implementing accommodations and modifications per their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Monitor student behavior and support positive classroom management strategies.
- Facilitate communication between students and teachers to ensure academic and behavioral expectations are understood.
- Supervise students in various settings, including classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and school events.
- Assist teachers with preparing instructional materials and organizing classroom activities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student academic growth and social development.
Caregiver
Special Needs Caregiver
Brentwood, CA
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Help with bathing, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene, and mobility.
- Administer medication, manage medical devices, recognize emergencies, and follow medical protocols.
- Drive children to school, therapy, or social outings.
- Cook specialized meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
Behavior Technician
The Stepping Stones Group
Brentwood, CA
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Implement Treatment Plans: Directly carry out behavior intervention plans designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or supervisor.
- Data Collection: Accurately record client behavior and progress to track skill acquisition and inform plan adjustments.
- Skill Building: Teach functional communication, social interaction (like turn-taking), play, and self-care (hygiene, dressing) skills.
- Behavior Support: Provide compassionate support and use ABA techniques (like positive reinforcement) to manage tantrums or difficult behaviors.
Childcare Assistant
Athena's Daycare
Brentwood, CA
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Ensure housekeeping is a top priority by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
- Assists with toilet learning as required by teaching proper techniques for each child.
- Develops positive relationships with parents to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.
- Engage with individual children to comfort their emotional and physical needs.
- Transport children to/from elementary school as part of my daily requirement.
- Organize daily activities and curriculum's that allows children to learn and prepare for the next level education.
- Appointment reminders and overseeing medication and prescription usage.
Senior Caregiver
Caregiver
FairField, CA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisting with bathing, grooming, oral care, and dressing.
- Toileting and incontinence care (bedpans, adult diapers).
- Helping with mobility, transfers, and using walking aids (walkers, wheelchairs).
- Administering or reminding about medications and monitoring for side effects.
- Monitoring vital signs and documenting health or behavioral changes.
- Meal planning, grocery shopping, preparation, and feeding assistance.
- Light housekeeping (laundry, dusting, vacuuming, dishes) to ensure a safe environment.
Education
H.S. Diploma -
Great Oak High School
Temecula, CASkills
- Decision Making
- Compassion
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal
- Familiarity with Nutritional and Hygiene requirement
- Active Listening
- Good sense of humor and ability to entertain
- Physical stamina and perseverance
Timeline
Caregiver
Special Needs Caregiver
07.2025 - 01.2026
Paraprofessional
Liberty Union School District
07.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
The Stepping Stones Group
12.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Caregiver
Caregiver
03.2022 - 03.2023
Childcare Assistant
Athena's Daycare
08.2016 - 12.2023
H.S. Diploma -
Great Oak High School