Ligia Caraballo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with experience at Smiley Faces Day Care Center, excelling in classroom support and student safety. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and enhance learning through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in material preparation and providing one-on-one instruction, ensuring each student achieves their potential.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Smiley Faces Day Care Center
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Home Health Aide
Public Partnerships Home Care
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Babysitter
NYC Children's Services
NY
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
Teacher AIDE
Friend of Crown Heights
Brooklyn, NY
12.2014 - 03.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Quality Certificate in Food Protection
Department of Health
NYC Teacher Assistant Certification -
New York State
AOS - Healthcare Office Administration
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY02.2010
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Material preparation
- Student health and safety
- Supervising student activities
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student safety
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Punctual and dependable
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Special education support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher AIDE
Friend of Crown Heights
12.2014 - 03.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Smiley Faces Day Care Center
Home Health Aide
Public Partnerships Home Care
Babysitter
NYC Children's Services
Quality Certificate in Food Protection
Department of Health
NYC Teacher Assistant Certification -
New York State
AOS - Healthcare Office Administration
ASA College