Rocio Reyes
Whittier,CA
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience in delivering instruction and support to children, including those with special needs. Proven ability to multitask effectively while assisting in the classroom and fostering a positive, nurturing environment. Committed to leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to contribute as a valuable team member in a dynamic educational setting. Passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that promote growth and development for all children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Aide
Broadoaks Children Preschool
Whittier, CA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Supervise and assist children with toileting and hand washing
- Facilitated safe play environments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and fostering positive interactions among students.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials, contributing to a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Maintained good communication with parents and co-workers.
- Support the social, emotional, physical, and developmental needs of each child.
- Make observations (written and/or verbal notations) of the children.
Assistant Teacher
East Whittier Presbyterian Church School
Whittier, CA
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Monitor and facilitate children's interactions to promote cooperation and sharing.
- Assist with various classroom duties, including making copies, and typing documents.
- Provide snacks for children and ensure careful monitoring for allergy issues
- Collaborate with teachers to create a supportive learning environment.
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior.
- Support individual student needs and provide personalized assistance.
Cat Sitter
Neighbor Home
Whittier
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide care for two cats. Including spending time with them, giving them fresh water, food, and cleaning their litter boxes.
- Provide house-sitting duties: collect mail and packages. Put trash cans out on designated days.
Paraeducator
Bandini Elementary School
Montebello, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided one-on-one support to special needs children
- Ensured student safety during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Assisted with toileting and diaper changing for special needs children
- Supported special-needs children with homework assignments.
- Followed teacher instructions and directions
- Implemented individualized learning strategies for students with diverse needs
Sales Associate
G By Guess
Montebello, CA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Greet customers upon entering the store with a smile.
- Sincerely thank all customers for shopping as they exit the store.
- Organize merchandise.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Help customers find certain items.
Fitting Room Associate
TJ Max
Whittier, CA
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensure that resources needed on-site are maintained in an inaccessible and neat condition.
- Report major incidents to designated personnel immediately.
- Greeted customers as they entered the fitting room area and provided them with assistance if needed.
- Folded, hung, and organized clothes in a neat and orderly fashion in the fitting rooms.
- Kept fitting rooms cleaned, organized, and well-maintained.
- Folded and hung-up clothing that customers had tried on but decided not to purchase.
Caregiver
Home Care
Pico Rivera, CA
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Providing companionship
- Assisting with dressing
- Reminding recipient to take her medication
Tutor
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
04.2004 - 06.2011
- Tutored college students on assignments to enhance understanding of course material.
- Delivered verbal prompts to improve writing skills and comprehension of subjects.
- Offered homework assistance utilizing provided curriculum and educational materials.
Security Guard
Rio Hondo College Bookstore
Whittier, CA
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Secure Students Backpacks
- Ensuring that students follow security procedures.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA2000
Associate of Science - Child Development
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA12-2010
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA06-2000
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Microsoft Office
- Providing instruction to children
- Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication
- Extensive knowledge of children
- Special education
- Tutoring skills
- Classroom assistance
- Instruction following
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- Rio Hondo College Child Dev: Special Education (2024)
- American Red Cross Pediatric first Aid/CPR/AED Whittier College,(2027)
- Child Abuse & Neglect, California Department of Social Services (2027)
Timeline
Preschool Aide
Broadoaks Children Preschool
08.2025 - 05.2026
Assistant Teacher
East Whittier Presbyterian Church School
08.2022 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
G By Guess
11.2021 - 01.2022
Cat Sitter
Neighbor Home
08.2021 - 07.2022
Paraeducator
Bandini Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Fitting Room Associate
TJ Max
10.2018 - 01.2019
Caregiver
Home Care
08.2017 - 10.2018
Tutor
Rio Hondo College
04.2004 - 06.2011
Security Guard
Rio Hondo College Bookstore
08.2000 - 08.2003
No Degree - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Child Development
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School