Maria De La Luz Velazquez

Self Employed

05.1998 - Current

Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.