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
6501 University Ave Lubbock,Tx 79413
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
Lubbock, TX
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
Lubbock, TX
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