Maria Camila Castro
Orlando,FL
Summary
Early Childhood Educator Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Skilled Childcare Provider certified in CPR and first aid and offering 5 years of related experience. Hardworking and reliable with in-depth knowledge of child development and early childhood education. Experienced in caring for infants as young as 2 weeks. Familiar with feeding, changing and physical development needs. Adept at teaching baby sign language and promoting positive behaviors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Aspen Leaf Preschool And Nursery
10.2023 - Current
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Kids Coordinator
Bell Air Presbyterian Church
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls
- Maintained safe play environment by carefully monitoring children
- Created daily lesson plans to correspond to children's interests
- Observed and monitored children's play activities
- Collaborated effectively with other staff members to ensure quality childcare services
- Provided assistance in distributing snacks, supplies, and other items to children
- Instructed children in health and personal habits and toileting
- Established good relationships with families by communicating regularly with them regarding their child's day-to-day experiences.
Kids Coordinator/Childcare provider
Christ Fellowship Church
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Childcare Provider
Kinder Care
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Maintained a safe, clean, and fun environment for the children to explore their creativity
- Collaborated with teachers and other childcare providers to ensure best practices were followed
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children of different ages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01.2026
High School Diploma -
Seminole Ridge Community High School Adult
Loxahatchee, FL05.2019
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Early Childhood Instruction
- Sleep Promotion
- Early Childhood Development
- Activity Planning
- Baby Sign Language
- Curriculum Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Nurturing Attitude
Accomplishments
- Translated for Spanish-speaking parents and guardians to enfranchise them in childcare options.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Supervised groups of up to 12 children from three months to 1-1/12 - 2 years of age.
Certification
CPR
Newborn Care Specialist Certification
Qualities
Early Childhood Development, Arts and Crafts, Nurturing Environment, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Caring and Responsible, Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Aspen Leaf Preschool And Nursery
10.2023 - Current
Kids Coordinator
Bell Air Presbyterian Church
05.2023 - 10.2023
Kids Coordinator/Childcare provider
Christ Fellowship Church
10.2021 - 05.2023
Childcare Provider
Kinder Care
01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Seminole Ridge Community High School Adult
CPR
Newborn Care Specialist Certification
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