Paola Andreina Pineda Duarte
Houston,TX
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with [Number] years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. 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. Personable Childcare Provider effective in providing children with immersive activities, educational assistance and balanced rest periods. Well-versed in childhood development patterns and corrective behavior strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Fundacion Ezequiel Cianci Fundezci
03.2004 - 09.2025
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to curriculum planning by suggesting age-appropriate themes, materials, and resources for learning opportunities.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Managed in-home daycare with [Number] infants, [Number] toddlers and preschoolers and [Number] school-aged children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Provided extra support for children with special needs by adapting activities or offering one-on-one assistance when necessary.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Child Care Assistant Teacher
Centro De Educacion Inicial Primeros Amigos
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored and documented individual student progress, enabling tailored support to meet each child''s unique needs.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported children''s physical development through daily outdoor play and organized gross motor activities.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development by creating a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Designed creative art projects to enhance fine motor skills and promote self-expression among children.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure the holistic well-being of each child in the class.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom, ensuring educational success for all students.
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children aged 2-5 years old.
- Provided consistent routines for transitions between activities, reducing anxiety levels among young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Assisted lead teacher with assessments such as report cards or parent conferences.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Promoted early literacy skills by conducting engaging storytime sessions and incorporating age-appropriate books into the classroom.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
La Universidad Del Zulia
Maracaibo, Venezuela06.2013
Skills
- Youth Mentoring
- Student Monitoring
- Toilet training
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Lesson Plan Development
- Social and academic development
- Emotionally supportive
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Reliable and punctual
- Cheerful and energetic
- Special Needs Care
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Diaper changes and feedings
- Food handling preparation
- Early Childhood Education
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Classroom Organization
- Recreational Activities
- Health and safety
- Fluent in Spanish
- Child psychology knowledge
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Patience and Empathy
- Child Supervision
- Childcare Regulations
- Food Preparation and Service
Timeline
Child Care Assistant Teacher
Centro De Educacion Inicial Primeros Amigos
08.2016 - 08.2018
Childcare Assistant
Fundacion Ezequiel Cianci Fundezci
03.2004 - 09.2025
Associate of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
La Universidad Del Zulia
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