Elyse B Herrera
Brownsville
Summary
Dynamic professional with a background in child development and personal care. Skilled in teamwork and adaptability, with a proven ability to create engaging activities that foster emotional growth and social skills among children.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Children's Haven Child Care Center
Brownsville, TX
01.2014 - 03.2025
- Facilitated engaging activities to promote social skills and emotional development among children.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years.
- Collaborated with staff to implement age-appropriate educational programs and curricula.
- Developed individualized care plans based on children's unique needs and interests.
- Coordinated communication between parents and staff to address concerns and share updates.
- Mentored junior volunteers, enhancing their skills in child engagement techniques.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Personal Care Provider
Angel's Care
Harlingen, TX
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance to enhance clients' daily living activities.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to medical staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and ambulation.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Volunteer
Harlingen Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
08.2005 - 2010
- Trained new volunteers on operational procedures and child care practices.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, recommending improvements for enhanced child development outcomes.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX12-2025
High School Diploma -
Adult Continuing Education
Brownsville, TX05-2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX06-2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Leadership qualities
- Community service
- Time management
- Adaptability and dependability
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Professional appearance
- Telephone etiquette
- Disability awareness
- Documentation and reporting
- Document management
- Filing and recordkeeping
- Friendly and outgoing
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability and punctuality
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Volunteer orientation
Timeline
Personal Care Provider
Angel's Care
06.2018 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Children's Haven Child Care Center
01.2014 - 03.2025
Volunteer
Harlingen Medical Center
08.2005 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
Adult Continuing Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Texas Southmost College