Sofia Gomez
Allegany,NY
Summary
Dedicated daycare assistant with a strong focus on child development, safety protocols, and effective communication. Proven ability to engage children in structured activities and maintain a nurturing environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Freckles and Grins Daycare
Allegany, New York
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Supervised children during play and structured activities to promote engagement.
- Assisted in preparation of nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment on a daily basis.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Supported lead teacher in implementing educational programs and lessons.
- Led small group activities to encourage social interaction among children.
- Monitored children's behavior to ensure safety and adherence to rules.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
- Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
- Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play.
- Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
Education
Allegany-Limestone Central School
Allegany, NY06-2025
Skills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Activity planning
- Nutrition awareness
- Safety protocols
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Creative lesson planning
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Infant care
- CPR training
- Meal coordination
- Social and academic development
- Professionalism
- Household management
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Nutrition planning
Accomplishments
Competed in Solo Fest
Affiliations
Performed in Talent Shows Vocally and Dance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
Freckles and Grins Daycare
01.2022 - 10.2025
Allegany-Limestone Central School