LESHICA FUENTES
FORT WORTH,TEXAS
Summary
Experienced childcare provider with over 20 years of expertise in delivering education, guidance, and supervision in diverse settings, including private homes and public daycare facilities. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children, enabling them to flourish emotionally, behaviorally, psychologically, and socially. Genuine passion for this field, bringing a high level of energy and exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff, children, and parents.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Contractor
11.2011 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trustbuilding.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
- Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging educational activities.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Owner/Provider
Brother & Sister Care
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Supervise preschool teachers and childcare workers
- Hire and train new staff members
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff
- Establish policies and communicate them to staff and parents
- Develop educational programs and standards
- Ensure instructional excellence
- Assist staff in communicating with parents and children
- Meet with parents and staff to discuss students' progress
- Ensure facilities are maintained and cleaned according to state regulations
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Director
Kaizen Academy
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervise preschool teachers and childcare workers
- Hire and train new staff members
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff
- Establish policies and communicate them to staff and parents
- Develop educational programs and standards
- Ensure instructional excellence
- Assist staff in communicating with parents and children
- Meet with parents and staff to discuss students' progress
- Ensure facilities are maintained and cleaned according to state regulations
Infant Teacher
Pride and Joy Academy
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Implement motor skills with children from 6 weeks to 17 months
- Redirect children and recommend other measures to correct behavior
- Read stories, imaginative play, floor play etc.
Nanny
Nanny Poppinz
11.2011 - 01.2016
- Assist with the needs of families in need of temp, short notice, full time or part time care in their homes
- Assist with housekeeping, cooking, learning activities and anything else the family needs
Teacher
Jack and Jill Too
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Implement the Frog Street Curriculum
- Teach children the value of learning
- Discipline children and recommend other measures to correct behavior
- Employ a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities
- Read stories, crafts, and imaginative play
Leasing Consultant
Mosaic Residential
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Serviced clients' needs akin to property leasing and renting
- Gathered information about markets and competition
- Managed paperwork corresponding to leasing agreements
- Monitored vacancies and analyzed client concerns
- Processed lease applications
- Supported company's marketing functions
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Sales driven personality
- Superior customer service skills
Owner/Provider
Shica's Heavenly Child Care
06.2004 - 02.2012
- Plan and execute activities to meet the physical, emotional, academic and social needs of the children in the program
- Make sure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and always protected
- Provide weekly and monthly to-do list of activities
- Develop culturally suitable programs and activities
- Develop activities that bring in math and literacy concepts
- Set up policies and procedures including suitable corrective policies
- Be recognizable with emergency procedures
- Provide nourishing snacks and lunches
- Provide sufficient equipment and activities
Education
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Tx04.2022
Child Development -
Navarro College
Midlothian, Tx08.2021
Associates of Arts -
North Central Texas College
Flower Mound, Tx05.2018
Skills
- Director's Credential
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Knowledge of child development theory and practice
- Childcare teaching experience
- Knowledge of appropriate and safe child activities
- Ability to interpret and implement program standards and policies
- Ability to develop and implement staff-related programs
- Expertise in planning, supervising and delegating work to subordinate staff
- Potty training assistance
- Child development expertise
- Positive discipline methods
- Newborn care proficiency
- Sleep training methods
- Age-appropriate toy selection
- Safe transportation practices
- Infant care experience
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Owner/Provider
Brother & Sister Care
02.2019 - 05.2023
Director
Kaizen Academy
11.2017 - 01.2019
Infant Teacher
Pride and Joy Academy
06.2015 - 01.2016
Teacher
Jack and Jill Too
01.2015 - 05.2015
Leasing Consultant
Mosaic Residential
07.2013 - 12.2013
Professional Nanny
Contractor
11.2011 - Current
Nanny
Nanny Poppinz
11.2011 - 01.2016
Owner/Provider
Shica's Heavenly Child Care
06.2004 - 02.2012
Child Development -
Navarro College
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Associates of Arts -
North Central Texas College
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