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Education
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Penelope Ortiz

Penelope Ortiz

Teacher Assistant
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Teacher Assistant Trainee

Kennedy Children's Center
New York , NY
2024.05 - 2024.06
  • 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
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Childcare Provider

Personal Service
New York , NY
2021.12 - 2024.04
  • 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
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times

Education

Certification - Teacher Assistant

Kennedy Children's Center
New York, NY
2024.05 - 2024.06

High School Diploma -

The Heritage School
New York, NY
2018.09 - 2022.06

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Student Engagement
  • Special Education
  • Child Development
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Certification - Teacher Assistant

Kennedy Children's Center
2024.05 - 2024.06

Teacher Assistant Trainee

Kennedy Children's Center
2024.05 - 2024.06

Childcare Provider

Personal Service
2021.12 - 2024.04

High School Diploma -

The Heritage School
2018.09 - 2022.06

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPersonal development programsCareer advancementFlexible work hours

Quote

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Albert Schweitzer

Additional Information

  • Mandated Reporter Certificate
  • Health and Safety E-Learning Certificate
  • Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online Certificate

Interests

Volunteering

Community service

Creative activities

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