Natalie Larson
Oxnard
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Supervisor
Elemental hardware enrichment
Oxnard
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with after-school program staff to plan and execute special events.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Created, submitted and implemented approved lesson plans and curriculum.
- Completed daily reports on student progress towards academic and social goals.
- Supervised a group of 10-15 children in an after school program setting.
Daycare Assistant
Private Family Home
Oxnard , CA
07.2021 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Transported children to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and outings.
- Monitored children's behavior and reported concerns and milestones to parents.
- Facilitated outdoor and physical activities to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's day-to-day experiences and developmental milestones achieved.
- Organized age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Conducted nightly routines including bathing, story-time, and ensuring children are ready for bed.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet dietary needs and preferences.
- Transported children to and from school, appointments, and recreational activities.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Encouraged good manners among children by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Planned meals based on dietary guidelines with consideration of food allergies or preferences.
- Read books aloud to promote language development skills and imagination growth.
- Managed children's laundry and wardrobe, including organizing and purchasing when necessary
- Collaborated with parents to establish and adjust behavior management strategies.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Art Instructor
Star Education Services
Santa Paula, CA
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities.
- Developed and implemented creative projects to engage students in learning art techniques.
- Led hands-on projects in painting, sculpture, and digital art, enhancing students' creative skills.
- Coordinated with school, students and parents regarding afterschool rehearsals and performances.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information for each student.
- Implemented safety protocols for the use of art materials and equipment.
- Served as advisor for extracurricular activities such as art clubs and camps.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Organized classroom supplies and materials for easy access during lessons.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in art education.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage growth and development.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Ventura College
Ventura, CA06-2019
Skills
- Child supervision
- Educational activities
- Housekeeping abilities
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Childcare
- Special needs care
- First aid and CPR certified
Certification
- CPR and First-Aid certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Elemental hardware enrichment
10.2024 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Private Family Home
07.2021 - Current
Art Instructor
Star Education Services
09.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Ventura College