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Maria Villeda

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Dynamic childcare professional with expertise in child development and behavior management, honed at Metro Parks Tacoma. Proven ability to foster strong parent-teacher communication and create engaging, age-appropriate activities. CPR certified, committed to maintaining a safe environment while promoting emotional and social growth in children through collaborative teamwork and positive reinforcement techniques.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Childcare Provider

Metro Parks Tacoma
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and reinforce positive behaviors at home and in the childcare setting.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized facility to ensure compliance with licensing regulations and promote child wellbeing.
  • Developed strong relationships with children by displaying empathy, understanding, and active listening skills.
  • Collaborated with other childcare providers to share best practices and develop a supportive network for continued professional growth.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with families, sharing daily updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns or questions.
  • Promoted physical, emotional, and social growth of children through engaging group activities and one-on-one interactions.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.

Senior Caregiver

DSHS Dept Of Social And Health Services
12.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Supported mobility needs of patients by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.

Fitness Instructor

Metro Parks Tacoma
06.2018 - Current
  • Educated gym members on proper form and technique during workouts, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing results.
  • Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
  • Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Created an inclusive environment for all participants by modifying exercises to accommodate varying skill levels and physical limitations.
  • Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
  • Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
  • Used music to motivate and energize classes.

Education

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
06-2014

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Child development expertise
  • Time management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Excellent communication
  • First aid training
  • CPR certified

Certification


  • Licensed child caregiver - Jan 2025
  • Licensed Aduo caregiver - Dec 2025
  • Licensed Mixxed Instructor - July 2017
  • Licensed senior walk live Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Childcare Provider

Metro Parks Tacoma
01.2025 - Current

Senior Caregiver

DSHS Dept Of Social And Health Services
12.2024 - Current

Fitness Instructor

Metro Parks Tacoma
06.2018 - Current

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Clover Park Technical College

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