Nicole Ospina
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Dynamic After-School Care Provider from Parks and Recreation Department, adept in fostering academic and emotional growth in students. Excelled in creating supportive environments, enhancing behavior through positive reinforcement (soft skill), and implementing effective homework assistance (hard skill). Known for reliability and crafting engaging, developmental activities, significantly contributing to a nurturing setting that promotes learning and well-being.
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature, and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable and compassionate child caregiver offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of 2 and 13. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Care Provider
Parks and Recreation Department
1900 Aviation Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided homework assistance, resulting in better understanding of subject material and increased confidence in students.
- Created a clean, organized environment that encouraged learning by keeping materials accessible to students at all times.
- Ensured timely pick-up of children from their classrooms at dismissal time, maintaining punctuality across the program schedule.
- Provided emotional support when needed, helping students navigate through challenging personal issues while fostering resilience and coping skills development.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Improved student behavior by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for misconduct.
- Assisted with snack preparation, adhering to proper food handling guidelines for healthy meals during after-school hours.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, ensuring the well-being of all children in the program.
- Implemented age-appropriate lesson plans based on specific learning objectives outlined by teachers or administrators to support classroom goals outside regular school hours.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress and concerns, fostering open dialogue between families and providers.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Education
Associates In Biblical Studies - Bible Studies
Ethnos 360 Bible Institute
915 N Hartwell Av 05.2024
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Nutrition and meal preparation
- Activity Planning
- Homework Assistance
- Physical Activity Promotion
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Creativity and imagination
- Patience and Empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Child Supervision
- Safety awareness
- Arts and crafts
- Childcare
- Housekeeping abilities
- Care management
- Child Development
- Housekeeping
- Emotional development
- Creative Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
CPI- nonviolent Crisis intervention
Timeline
After-School Care Provider
Parks and Recreation Department
01.2023 - 05.2024
Associates In Biblical Studies - Bible Studies
Ethnos 360 Bible Institute