Monica Ortiz Merino
Columbus Junction
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Compassionate Daycare Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating engaging educational activities, fostering emotional development, and managing classroom behaviors effectively. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments that support each child's growth and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Monica’s Daycare
Columbus Junction
11.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to engage children in creative learning activities.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily experiences.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational programs for diverse learning styles.
- Organized playtime and structured activities to promote social skills development.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of classroom and playground areas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching methods.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
Daycare Teacher
Columbus Community Childcare Center
Columbus Junction
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Developed lesson plans to engage children in creative learning activities.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily experiences.
- Organized playtime and structured activities to promote social skills development.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of classroom and playground areas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching methods.
- Assisted in training new staff on daycare policies and procedures.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant
Colonial Manor Nursing Home
Columbus Junction
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained cleanliness in patient rooms and common areas.
- Operated laundry equipment for washing and drying linens.
- Sorted, folded, and distributed clean laundry to appropriate departments.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to meet specific housekeeping needs of residents.
- Assisted with inventory management of cleaning supplies and linen stock.
- Stocked linen closets with fresh linens and supplies.
- Cleaned bathrooms, dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets and mopping floors.
- Cleaned windowsills, mirrors and fixtures in bathrooms as part of daily duties.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure guest satisfaction levels were met.
- Removed garbage from trash containers in public areas and guest rooms on a regular basis.
Education
Guymon Plublic Schools
Guymon, OKSkills
- Lesson planning
- Child supervision
- Educational programming
- Parent communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Monica’s Daycare
11.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Columbus Community Childcare Center
09.2021 - 11.2023
Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant
Colonial Manor Nursing Home
08.2020 - 08.2021
Guymon Plublic Schools