MARRISSA BRUNO
Fairchild Air Force Base,WA
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider
Fairchild Child Development Center
10.2020 - Current
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress, behavior, and milestones achieved during daycare hours.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, promoting a structured and consistent schedule for children.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication between parents and caregivers.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
- Provided individualized attention to each child, recognizing their unique needs and adapting care accordingly.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Conducted regular assessments of child development, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare providers on planning joint activities and sharing best practices in childcare techniques.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Administered first aid treatment when necessary, prioritizing safety at all times during childcare duties.
- Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures, best practices within the childcare industry, and specific expectations related to their role as daycare providers.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering a strong sense of community within the daycare center.
- Developed lesson plans to fit individual child’s needs.
- Documented and monitored children’s portfolios and did observations.
Pet Sitter
Self Employed
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized pet care services tailored to individual needs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues quickly.
- Increased client retention rate through excellent communication skills and genuine love for animals.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by communicating with veterinarians or pet owners immediately when necessary.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Certificate - Veterinarian Assisting With Office Management
MYCAA/Meditec
11.2019
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12.2014
Skills
- Health and safety
- Infant Care
- Care Planning
- Activities Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Child Supervision
- Childcare
- CPR training
- Activity Planning
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Plan Development
- Healthy environments
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Friendly and Respectful
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Caring and Responsible
- Punctual and Reliable
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Lesson Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Epi-Pen use
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Fairchild Child Development Center
10.2020 - Current
Pet Sitter
Self Employed
06.2016 - 03.2019
Veterinary Assistant Certificate - Veterinarian Assisting With Office Management
MYCAA/Meditec
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School