Passionate and adaptable professional with a background in Child Development. Adept at fostering positive relationships and effective communication, honed through experience in nurturing child development. Proven ability to understand and meet the needs of diverse individuals. Eager to leverage strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a customer-centric mindset to excel in a challenging environment. Committed to applying a unique blend of nurturing qualities and effective communication strategies to drive company success and exceed customer expectations. Ready to bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a fresh perspective to a challenging position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CYP Assistant
MacDill AFB Child Development Center
04.2020 - Current
· Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served, and medications administered.
· Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
· Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
· Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and upcoming events.
· Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe, and focused settings.
· Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs, and tracking supplies.
· Identified concerns and signs of emotional or developmental problems and discussed issues with management and families.
· Established and maintained safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
· Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games, and outside activities.
· Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
· Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
· Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
· Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
· Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative, and problem-solving skills.
· Kept areas clean, organized, and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
· Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
· Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
· Consulted with families to discuss the activities and behaviors of each child.
· Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
· Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
· Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
· Planned or guided developmentally appropriate activities to build skills and encourage exploration.
· Maintained records for attendance, behavior, and other activities in alignment with facility requirements.
· Fostered a safe and welcoming environment, proactively addressing safety hazards to minimize risks.
· Communicated openly and appropriately to build positive rapport with children, parents, and staff.
· Improved behavior of children under care by modeling responses to situations and reinforcing good choices.
· Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging empathy, and positive views.
Food Service Worker
Burger King
03.2018 - 06.2019
· Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
· Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.
· Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
· Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
· Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
· Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
· Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples, and responses to particular requests.
· Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and companies.
· Circulated kitchen area to receive work assignments and identify support tasks.
· Greeted customers at the counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
· Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
· Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
· Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Alexandria, VA
06.2000
Skills
Skilled Collaborator
Rapid and Adaptive
Excellent customer service skills
Clerical
Pupil Supervision
Rapport Building
Effective cross-functional communicator
Solutions oriented professional
High achiever
First Aid and CPR Knowledge
Certification
CDA
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Awards
6th Force Support Squadron Civilian of the quarter Tampa, FL • 10/2023
Timeline
CYP Assistant
MacDill AFB Child Development Center
04.2020 - Current
Food Service Worker
Burger King
03.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
CDA
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
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