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Luz Carolina Parra

Summary

Personable and self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail. Maintains high level of professionalism while providing consistent, creative, and quality service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daycare Assistant Teacher

ABC Daycare And Learning Center
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisted the teacher with a classroom total of 12 children.
  • Filled in for the teacher and performed teacher role when teacher was in absence.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Mediated talks between parents and teachers regarding disciplinary concerns.

Janitorial Worker

Ak Building Serves
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Cleaned female bathrooms on 4 floors. Each bathroom containing 5-6 stalls.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
  • Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
  • Performed daily checklists throughout facilities, including cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Identified concerns with facilities, including repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Tiny Town Daycare
08.2014 - 08.2017
  • Assisted the teacher with a classroom total of 12 children .
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.

Janitorial Worker

Kellermeyer Building Services
09.2009 - 08.2011
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Completed routine floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
  • Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
  • Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
  • Performed daily checklists throughout facilities, including cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Identified concerns with facilities, including repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Cleaned, vacuumed and dusted all areas of Macy's to maintain organized, professional appearance for employees and clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liceo José Dubeau
Dominican Republic

Skills

  • DCF certified in various areas
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Housekeeping
  • Inter-department collaboration
  • Safety awareness
  • Infection Control Policies
  • Activity Planning
  • Customer service
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Quality Control
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Allergy awareness
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Food station setup

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Fire Extinguisher Familiarization Certification
  • Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Certification
  • Health Safety and Nutrition Certification

Timeline

Daycare Assistant Teacher

ABC Daycare And Learning Center
11.2021 - 01.2023

Janitorial Worker

Ak Building Serves
08.2017 - 04.2019

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Tiny Town Daycare
08.2014 - 08.2017

Janitorial Worker

Kellermeyer Building Services
09.2009 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Liceo José Dubeau
Luz Carolina Parra