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PULCHERIA WILLIE

PULCHERIA WILLIE

Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with hands-on experience cultivating warm, nurturing environments for children. Talented in organizing and leading educational activities and monitoring behavior. Observant team player focused on promoting health and development in children.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Worker

Nastassia Campbell
Poughkeepsie
01.2024 - Current
  • One of my key strengths is creating a structured and caring environment for children
  • I have successfully provided an environment for three children aged two to four, fostering their growth and development
  • Created age-appropriate learning curriculum to encourage intellectual growth
  • Assist child with meals, empathizing on good manners, sharing, and taking turns.

Childcare Worker

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional, and social well-being
  • It strengthens positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
  • Engage with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships
  • She created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Childcare Worker

Nicole Lewis
Poughkeepsie
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided nurturing, support, and inclusive approach to child
  • Established routine to assist the child with responsibilities
  • Sourced appropriate curriculum for child age and abilities
  • Assisted child with toileting and eating and monitored during nap time.

Child Care Assistant

Bard Childcare
Annandale on The Hudson, NY
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds
  • I discussed daily activities, behaviors, and upcoming events with parents or guardians
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from three to five.

Activities Assistant

Arch Care at Ferncliff Nursing Rehabilitation
Rhinebeck, NY
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance, or social and emotional support
  • Drove excitement for activities by encouraging everyone to participate fully
  • Supported positive socialization within groups and activities to promote respect among participants
  • Oversaw all activities and events for twelve clients.

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Mid-Hudson
Kingston, NY
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live independent lives that are full of purpose and meaning
  • We performed personal care tasks, including assistance with personal-care hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare
  • Assisted with life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and decision-making
  • Used online media to encourage community resources such as medical appointments and recreational activities.

Assistant Manager

Developmental Disabilities Institute
Smithtown, NY
09.2007 - 12.2009
  • Supervised 11 clients and six employees on my regular shift
  • Instructed staff on using developmentally appropriate words to encourage communication among clients
  • Responded quickly to all emergencies, with diligence, and communicated with everyone on protocol
  • Kept updated records of clients and made them readily available when needed
  • Coordinated staff coverage and aligned others in an emergency
  • Kept a monthly budget for clients and home
  • Used the internet to source activities calendar.

Cashier

Home Depot
Selden, NY
04.2005 - 08.2007
  • Greeted customers as they get to the counter with their purchases and provides them with information on the prices of the products
  • Accepts both credit cards and cash and processes payments according to the standard operating procedures
  • Tender receipts and change to customers and make sure that they check out before they leave the counter
  • Manages all cash and credit transactions through the POS system operation, and any operating problems are communicated to the supervisor
  • Actively monitors the assigned self-checkout systems and provides intervention and help where required.

Education

IAP Career College

Santa Clara University (My Own Business Institute)

SUNY Ulster

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood and Development

Suffolk County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Human Service

St. Joseph College

Skills

  • Sourcing age-appropriate materials
  • Designed interactive activities
  • Encouraged curiosity
  • Keeping track of resources
  • Establishing a healthy community
  • Monitoring behaviors
  • Team management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Family Engagement
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Early education
  • Activity Planning

Certification

  • Managing Challenging Behavior:18 months (about one and a half years) to 36 months (about three years)
  • Childcare Requirements and Resources for Legally Exempt Providers Media Use and Safety with Children
  • Anti-bias Education in Early Childhood
  • Foundation in Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, Including Abusive Head Trauma Supervision of Children
  • Lead: The Hidden Danger in Drinking Water

Timeline

Childcare Worker

Nastassia Campbell
01.2024 - Current

Childcare Worker

Nicole Lewis
07.2023 - 12.2023

Childcare Worker

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program
04.2023 - 03.2024

Child Care Assistant

Bard Childcare
09.2021 - 11.2021

Activities Assistant

Arch Care at Ferncliff Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 04.2021

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Mid-Hudson
01.2010 - 01.2014

Assistant Manager

Developmental Disabilities Institute
09.2007 - 12.2009

Cashier

Home Depot
04.2005 - 08.2007

IAP Career College

Santa Clara University (My Own Business Institute)

SUNY Ulster

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood and Development

Suffolk County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Human Service

St. Joseph College
PULCHERIA WILLIE