Sandra Olaya
Fitchburg,MA
Summary
Resourceful Infant/Toddler Teacher with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant/Toddler Childcare Provider
Our Little World Family Child Care
06.2017 - Current
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Infant/Assistant Toddler Teacher
Waverly Square Daycare Of Lexington
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
Boston, MA06.2024
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Needs Assessment
- Child Safety
- Emotional Development
- Lesson Planning
- Child Supervision
- Health and Safety
- Infant Care
- Food Preparation and Service
- Friendly and Respectful
- Childcare Regulations
- Child Nutrition
- Dietary Requirements
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
Certification
- CDA Child Development Associate Credential
- TP; T I/T EEC Certificate Number: 9592848
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Childcare Provider
Our Little World Family Child Care
06.2017 - Current
Infant/Assistant Toddler Teacher
Waverly Square Daycare Of Lexington
05.2016 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
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