Shochilt Soto
Queens
Summary
Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. With experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level caregiver position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Care
New York, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Developed personalized educational activities to enhance children's learning and development.
- Implemented daily routines to create a structured environment for children's growth.
- Coordinated playdates and social activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Home School Educator
Vivvi
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning .
- Being a home teacher is being a great path of a learning process for the child as well for the educator.
- Through reading books , using motor skills , art & crafts ,singing and circle time .
- Help parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- And proving parents the help and comfort in their own home.
Nanny
Private Home
Manhattan, NY
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Daycare Teacher
Pollitos Daycare
Brooklyn , NY
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Managed food inventory for childrens-person center in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 2 to 4 years old.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Daycare Teacher
Smart Start Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
Education
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYHigh School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Ridgewood, NY06-2009
Skills
- Child development
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Experiential learning
- Activity planning
- Infant care
- Reading and storytelling
- Emotional support
- Transportation safety
- Household management
- Language skills
- Multitasking
- Emotionally supportive
- Educational activities
- Promoting good behavior
Certification
- CPR Training
- Safety AID
- Early Childhood Education and Training Program -Health and E-Learning.
- ACEs & Trauma Informed.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Nanny
Private Care
03.2022 - Current
Home School Educator
Vivvi
01.2022 - 03.2022
Nanny
Private Home
09.2021 - 03.2022
Daycare Teacher
Pollitos Daycare
05.2016 - 08.2021
Daycare Teacher
Smart Start Daycare
04.2014 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York