Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Maria Lisseth Hernandez

Fort Smith,AR

Summary

Professional caregiver with proven track record of providing nurturing and reliable in-home childcare. Adept at creating structured, engaging activities and fostering safe environment. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with families and other caregivers. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and time management, consistently delivering high-quality results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Nanny

Parents Of Children
04.2023 - Current
  • Provided personalized care and supervision for children, ensuring safety in home environment.
  • Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development.
  • Managed daily schedules, including meals, naps, and recreational activities.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
  • Adapted childcare approach according to each child''s unique personality traits, ensuring personalized care.
  • Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings.

Educational Assistant

Christ The King Catholic School
03.2023 - Current
  • Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and materials organization.
  • Facilitated communication between students and educators to enhance learning experiences.
  • Assisted in maintaining a positive learning environment through encouraging student participation.
  • Implemented daily routine tasks to promote classroom efficiency and student engagement.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of content.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Organized educational resources, ensuring accessibility for both staff and students.

Teacher Aide

UAFS
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in care.
  • Developed engaging educational programs to promote social and cognitive skills.
  • Maintained clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
  • Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with food safety guidelines, promoting healthy eating habits among daycare attendees.
  • Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.

Restaurant Server

Green Papaya
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on service standards and menu knowledge.
  • Streamlined order processing, improving kitchen communication and efficiency.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously, ensuring timely food and beverage delivery.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to uphold health standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, fostering positive dining experiences.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northside High School
Fort Smith, AR
05-2023

Bachelor of Science -

University of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR
05-2028

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Meal preparation
  • Household management
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Toddler engagement techniques
  • Early childhood education
  • Professionalism and discretion

Accomplishments

  • Achieved CPR certificate by completing CPR classes with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • CPR Training - 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teacher Aide

UAFS
09.2023 - 05.2024

In-Home Nanny

Parents Of Children
04.2023 - Current

Educational Assistant

Christ The King Catholic School
03.2023 - Current

Restaurant Server

Green Papaya
02.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Northside High School

Bachelor of Science -

University of Fort Smith, Arkansas