Madalyn Alvarado
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Proven Daycare Teacher at YWCA, adept in child safety and curriculum implementation, enhanced students' social skills through innovative group activities. Excelled in creating a nurturing environment, fostering strong parental relationships, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Demonstrated exceptional time management and a commitment to child care excellence, ensuring a well-organized, safe learning space.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
YWCA
05.2024 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
Student Librarian Assistant
Overton Elementary
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported library outreach initiatives by participating in campus events, such as orientations or open houses.
- Facilitated access to reserve materials by processing requests, tracking usage data, and ensuring proper handling of items.
- Enhanced library user experience by efficiently managing the circulation desk and addressing patron needs.
- Assisted in maintaining an organized collection through regular shelf reading, inventory checks, and material processing.
- Supported research efforts of patrons by assisting with reference inquiries and directing users to appropriate resources.
- Expanded student knowledge of available resources by conducting tours of the library facilities for new users.
- Improved overall efficiency of library operations by participating in various tasks such as weeding outdated materials or updating records in the system.
Volunteer Librarian Assistant
Coronado High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported librarians in maintaining an organized, up-to-date collection through meticulous cataloging and shelving tasks.
- Contributed to a welcoming library environment by promptly addressing patron inquiries and concerns.
- Developed subject expertise on selected topics to better assist patrons with specialized research needs.
- Enhanced library user experience by providing efficient assistance in locating and accessing materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Lubbock, TX05.2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Child Safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson Planning
- Strong Work Ethic
- CPR and First Aid
- Child Care
- Classroom Management
- Positive Role Model
- Gentle Discipline
- Curriculum Implementation
Accomplishments
Certified Assistant Teacher with LISD
References
Neisha Campbell- Librarian at Coronado High School (806)778-3775
Connie Watson- Ready Set Teach Program Teacher At The ATC (806)778-9615
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
YWCA
05.2024 - Current
Student Librarian Assistant
Overton Elementary
09.2023 - 05.2024
Volunteer Librarian Assistant
Coronado High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School