Linda Griffith
Miscellaneous
Newberry,Florida
Summary
Attentive Child Caregiver with background caring for multiple children simultaneously. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children.
Eager and always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Dependable and dedicated to maintaining cleanliness and upkeep for facilities and rooms. Skillful in quickly preparing rooms for guests, overseeing laundry and monitoring grounds for general repairs. Positive and energetic professional comfortable working with minimal supervision.
Adept individual with consistent work tenure as Housekeeper for same client. Determined and passionate with excellent dusting, vacuuming and mopping skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Caregiver
Ana Portocarrero And Javen Figueroa
Gainesville, FL
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for [Type] children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Childcare Worker/Aftercare Teacher
Jordan Glen School And Summer Camp
Archer, Florida
08.2001 - 03.2020
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Organized and supervised games and [Type] recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Prepared food and served meals and refreshments to up to 20 children.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
House Cleaner
Self Employed Services
Gainesville, Florida
01.2000 - 03.2020
- Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Waxed and polished wood floors and other woodwork.
- Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tucker High School
Tucker, GA 08.1972 - 05.1977
Dekalb Community College
Clarkston, GASkills
Early childhood development
Social and academic development
Activities planning
Meal planning and preparation
Group leadership
Healthy environments
Infection Control Policies
Child Supervision
Housekeeping
Self-Motivated
Safety awareness
Cleaning requirements
Computer literate
Typing
Can run cash register
Good communication skills with all ages
Certification
[First Aid and CPR training certificate]
Timeline
Child Caregiver
Ana Portocarrero And Javen Figueroa
04.2021 - 12.2021
[First Aid and CPR training certificate]
01-2020
Childcare Worker/Aftercare Teacher
Jordan Glen School And Summer Camp
08.2001 - 03.2020
House Cleaner
Self Employed Services
01.2000 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Tucker High School
08.1972 - 05.1977
Dekalb Community College