Natalie Harper
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Kind and cheerful professional with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior, and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Proven track record of keeping children entertained with fun activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Monterey Bay Charter School
Pacific G, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
- Provided guidance on social interaction among peers within the group setting.
- Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies according to established protocols.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
Camp Counselor
Spring Education Group/ MerryHill Midtown
Sacrameno, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Classroom Volunteer
Monterey Bay Charter School
Pacific Grove, CA
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Encouraged student participation through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted teachers in the classroom by helping students with their work.
- Provided support to children who needed help understanding lessons.
- Participated in class discussions and activities to help keep students engaged.
Classroom Volunteer
Bay View Academy
Seaside, CA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted teachers in the classroom by helping students with their work.
- Provided support to children who needed help understanding lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - LIberal Studies Traditional, HDFS Minor
California State University,Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05-2024
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Active listener
- Dependable
- Behavior Modeling
- Parent Communication
Certification
- First Aid and CPR 08/31/24- 08/31/2025
Affiliations
- Women's Cross Country and Track and Field 2021-2024
- Alpha Delta Lambda Society CSUMB
- Deans List 4 years
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Spring Education Group/ MerryHill Midtown
06.2024 - 08.2024
Classroom Volunteer
Monterey Bay Charter School
02.2023 - 04.2023
Childcare Assistant
Monterey Bay Charter School
01.2023 - Current
Classroom Volunteer
Bay View Academy
02.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - LIberal Studies Traditional, HDFS Minor
California State University,Monterey Bay
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