Maria Campo
Bayshore,NY
Summary
Attentive Childcare professional offering 30 years of experience caring for children. 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. Dedicated to promoting emotional, physical and intellectual advancement in early childhood. Adept at instilling discipline, focus and social skills. Offering 20 years of experience in childcare field. Skilled childcare professional well-versed in lesson planning, housekeeping and dietary requirements. Work with kids of all ages. Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Samantha Christian Daycare Inc
06.2001 - 06.2022
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Drove kids from and to activities
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Established safe play environment for children.
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Taught children importance of patience and understanding.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
Live-In Nanny
Private Family Client
09.1996 - 05.2001
- Assisted a family with 2 children
- Maintained effective schedule with after school activities
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Communicate with parents on behavior issues, food served and medications
- Kept all areas neat, clean and properly sanitized.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
- Fostered emotional growth and social skills through consistent daily routines and clear communication.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care - Child Care
Certificate - CPR And First Aid
06.2024
Skills
- Group leadership
- Dietary requirements
- Lesson Planning
- Cleaning
- Child Protection
- Early Childhood Education
- Healthy environments
- Child Supervision
- Cleaning requirements
- Student records management
- Social and academic development
- Early childhood development
- Child development
- Supervision
- Safety awareness
- Emotional development
- Recordkeeping
- Performance Improvement
- Meal Serving
- Infection Control
- Childcare
- Infection Control Policies
- Classroom management
- Allergic Reaction Treatment
- Activities planning
- Activity Planning
- Relationship development
Timeline
Childcare Educator - Samantha Christian Daycare Inc
06.2001 - 06.2022
Live-In Nanny - Private Family Client
09.1996 - 05.2001
Child Development Associate CDA - Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care, Child Care
Red Cross - Certificate, CPR And First Aid