Natalia Pareja
Naples,FL
Summary
My passion for early childhood education and emotional growth, along with my expertise, time management skills, and compassionate approach, helped me create an enriching and efficient learning environment. You can count on me to be reliable and compassionate, and I offer expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety, and improving behavior. I'm well acquainted with what kids between the ages of 3 and 5 need and how they act. I'm great at coordinating events, leading craft activities, and planning field trips, which gives the kids lots of chances to learn.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Before and After School Counselor
Collier County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted healthy habits among students by incorporating physical activity into daily routines and offering nutritious snacks choices.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring clear communication regarding program updates and individual progress.
- Implemented behavior management techniques consistently to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning outcomes growth among the group of children.
- Maintained accurate attendance and participation records, ensuring compliance with state regulations for childcare programs.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the before-and after-school care industry.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for students, supervising both indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
- Enhanced student participation by incorporating engaging games and activities during before-and after-school programs.
- Provided structured time management strategies for homework completion, reducing stress levels for both students and their families at home.
- Encouraged inclusivity among students by facilitating team-building activities that promoted cooperation respect between peers from different backgrounds.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Guest Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Collier County School District
03.2023 - Current
- Support the lead teacher in planning and implementing daily activities.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and organized learning environment.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, playtime, and transitions.
- Provide individualized attention to children, addressing their needs and promoting their development.
- Help with classroom management, ensuring a positive and respectful atmosphere.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to follow the curriculum and lesson plans.
- Communicate effectively with children, staff, and families.
- Assist in preparing materials and setting up learning centers.
- Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the classroom and playground.
- Help guide children following classroom routines and rules.
School Nutrition Worker
Collier County School District
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted in training new staff members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and sanitation practices to maintain a safe working environment.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks such as heating/cooking foods from scratch within specified timeframe for optimal freshness upon serving.
- Ensured timely meal service by efficiently preparing and organizing food items for daily distribution.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with students, parents, faculty, and staff during meal times or other food-related events at the school setting.
- Developed positive rapport with children demonstrating a caring and approachable demeanor, contributing to a welcoming cafeteria atmosphere.
- Enhanced meal quality by preparing and serving nutritious meals to students daily.
- Monitored portion control measures consistently to minimize waste while meeting regulatory requirements for servings sizes per grade level groupings.
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yermo Y Parres
Medellin,Colombia11.1996
Skills
- Solutions-focused
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
- Friendly and Respectful
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Caring and Responsible
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- DCF Health, Safety and Nutrition
- DCF Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation
- DCF Child Growth and Development
- DCF Behavioral Observation and Screening
- DCF Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- DCF Identifying and Reporting Child abuse and Neglect
- DCF School-Age Appropriate Practices
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Before and After School Counselor
Collier County School District
08.2023 - Current
Guest Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Collier County School District
03.2023 - Current
School Nutrition Worker
Collier County School District
01.2019 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Yermo Y Parres
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