Olivia Medina
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Driven Child Care Worker from SMHS COOP, adept in creating engaging activities and fostering child development. Excelled in maintaining a safe environment, enhancing social skills, and promoting cognitive growth. Skilled in behavior management and lesson plan development, demonstrating patience, empathy, and problem-solving. Achieved positive outcomes in child well-being and learning.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Child Care Worker
SMHS COOP
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Promoted language development by incorporating storytelling, music, and conversation into daily activities.
- Improved emotional well-being of children through providing consistent support and empathy in various situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to engage children and foster cognitive growth.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Education
Sunrise Mountain High School
Peoria, AZMaricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZSkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patience and Empathy
- Art and Craft Activities
- Activity Planning
- CPR training
- Child Supervision
- Child Development
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Behavior management techniques
- Lesson Plan Development
- Caring and Responsible
- Friendly and Respectful
- Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving
Certification
CPR
First Aid
AED
Food Handler’s Card
Timeline
Child Care Worker
SMHS COOP
01.2024 - Current
Sunrise Mountain High School
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College