Penelope Ortiz
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate child care provider with 2+ years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Recently completed a NYS Teacher Assistant training/certification program in order to break into the education sector. Currently seeking an entry-level opportunity to expand my skills while facilitating company growth. Skilled in creating engaging and educational activities, promoting positive behavior, and ensuring a safe, and stimulating environment. Offering solid child care techniques, problem-solving, and analytical skills along with First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant Trainee
Kennedy Children's Center
New York, NY
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
- Assisted young children with activities like painting, drawing, and decorating
- Learned about Autism Spectrum Disorders and used specific instruction to help improve student learning
- Engaged in creative play activities that promote language development, physical activity and problem solving skills
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study
Childcare Provider
Personal Service
New York, NY
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition
- Educate children about sanitation and proper nutrition, sleeping, and toilet habits
- Assure kids complete and understand homework and other assignments
- Maintain the children's schedules and transport them to school, play dates, and extracurricular activities
- Aided with bathing,dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health
- Develop friendly relationships and credibility with parents, educating children, playing with them, and doing art projects
- Recognized the signs of an allergic reaction in one child during an activity, and sought medical attention before the symptoms became life-threatening
Education
Certification - Teacher Assistant
Kennedy Children's Center
New York, NY06-2024
High School Diploma -
The Heritage School
New York, NY06-2022
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Student Engagement
- Special Education
- Child Development
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant Trainee
Kennedy Children's Center
05.2024 - 06.2024
Childcare Provider
Personal Service
12.2021 - 04.2024
Certification - Teacher Assistant
Kennedy Children's Center
High School Diploma -
The Heritage School
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