Naomiz Santana
Wahiawa
Summary
Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways.
Compassionate Family Childcare Provider with experience in nurturing and developing children of various ages. Hands-on skills include creating fun, engaging, and educational activities while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being. Skilled in fostering relationships with parents based on trust, setting boundaries for children, managing day-to-day child care needs, and maintaining clean and organized environments. Known for positively impacting families by providing consistent, high-quality childcare services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Childcare Provider
Family Child Care and Developmental Services
Wahiawa
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented age-appropriate educational programs designed to stimulate learning through creative activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Provided a safe environment for children to learn and play.
- Enforced safety rules to ensure the well-being of the children under my care.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Kept accurate documentation of children's individual needs including allergies or special diets.
- Instructed children in basic skills such as dressing themselves, feeding themselves and personal hygiene.
- Organized and led daily activities, such as games, art projects, stories and music.
- Conducted indoor and outdoor activities that encouraged physical activity, socialization and creativity.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following health guidelines.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Created lesson plans based on each child's individual interests and abilities.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
Wahiawa
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented fun and educational activities appealing to large number of children and maintained high level of participation.
- Supported the development of age-appropriate lesson plans for youth programs.
- Communicated effectively with other professionals working in similar fields.
- Created a safe environment where children can express themselves freely.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to children in a recreational setting.
- Used active listening to collaborate and communicate with children, fellow personnel and parents.
- Developed creative arts projects for children based on their interests.
- Supervised children while they participated in various games and activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Universidad Interamericana
Puerto Rico Skills
- Creative learning strategies
- Professionalism and ethics
- Physical activity promotion
- Child development expertise
- Early childhood education
- Childcare regulations
- Child-centered approach
- Child safety protocols
- Lesson plan implementation
- Nutrition
- CPR training
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-provider relationships
- Multilingual communication
- Health and hygiene
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
Timeline
Family Childcare Provider
Family Child Care and Developmental Services
07.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
03.2023 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Universidad Interamericana