Maria Medina Salazar
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Proven Infant Teacher at Kids 1st Childcare Academy, adept in fostering child development and ensuring safety with first aid training. Demonstrated ability to enhance learning through patience and empathy, achieving significant milestones in infant care. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, showcasing exceptional time management and bilingual communication skills. Experienced in caring for infants as young as 6 weeks. Familiar with feeding, changing and physical development needs. Adept at teaching baby sign language and promoting positive behaviors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Kids 1st Childcare Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote desirable behavior among infants.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
- Fostered independence by encouraging self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, and toileting.
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Utilized strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and resolve customer concerns promptly.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
Education
Associate of Science -
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
West Rowan High School
Mount Ulla, NC05.2021
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Patience and Empathy
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Documentation requirements
- Progress Reporting
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- CPR and First Aid
- Health and safety
- Efficient under pressure
- Supply Inventory
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Reading and writing specialist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Kids 1st Childcare Academy
07.2023 - Current
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
05.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Science -
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
High School Diploma -
West Rowan High School
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