Tina Platte
Los Alamos
Summary
Compassionate Dog Walker experienced in canine care and behavioral training. Achieved improved canine behavior and health through personalized exercise programs and attentive care. Focused on delivering reliable, tailored services that enhance client satisfaction and strengthen bonds with pets.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dog walker, pet care and housesitter
Guardian of the Fuz
Los Alamos
01.2024 - Current
- Managed daily dog walking schedules for diverse breeds and sizes.
- Maintained safety and well-being of all dogs during walks, adapting routes to suit individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners about their dogs' behavior and needs.
- Provided basic training and reinforcement of commands during walks.
- Observed and reported on dog health and behavior, promptly notifying owners of any concerns.
- Walked dogs in various weather conditions, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Managed multiple dog walking schedules while maintaining punctuality and reliability.
- Monitored dog behaviors during walks, addressing any issues promptly and calmly.
- Utilized leashes, harnesses, and other equipment to ensure safe walks for pets.
- Built positive relationships with clients through regular updates and open communication about their pets.
Dog walker, pet care and housesitter
Rendija Dog Hikes
Los Alamos
06.2019 - 12.2023
- Managed multiple dog walking schedules while maintaining punctuality and reliability.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners about their dogs' behavior and needs.
- Monitored dog behaviors during walks, addressing any issues promptly and calmly.
- Utilized leashes, harnesses, and other equipment to ensure safe walks for pets.
- Walked dogs in various weather conditions, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Provided fresh water and basic care for dogs before and after walks.
- Established positive relationships with clients through friendly interactions and updates.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure all tools were safe and functional.
- Walked dogs on leash, observing all safety precautions and following commands from owners.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals during walks.
- Ensured pets received attention and basic needs while owners were away.
- Monitored dogs throughout walks to avoid obstacles, dangerous situations, and confrontations with other problematic dogs.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Administered medications to dogs and cats.
- Administered first aide to cats and dogs.
- Administered IV fluids to cats and dogs.
Preschool Teacher
Little Forest Playschool
Los Alamos
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to promote emotional and social development in children.
- Implemented daily activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development at home.
- Monitored children's progress and adapted teaching methods for individual growth.
- Led group activities that built teamwork and communication among preschoolers.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment for all students.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
Preschool Director
Christ Lutheran Church And Preschool
Orange
06.2012 - 04.2016
- Developed preschool curriculum aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Supervised staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and enhance student experiences.
- Implemented health and safety protocols in accordance with state regulations.
- Facilitated regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and improve services.
- Coordinated enrollment processes, maintaining accurate student records and documentation.
- Organized community events to promote family engagement and support learning initiatives.
- Wrote newsletters and email to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
Preschool Teacher
Good Shepherd Preschool
Westminster
05.1999 - 05.2012
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to promote emotional and social development in children.
- Implemented daily activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development at home.
- Monitored children's progress and adapted teaching methods as needed for individual growth.
- Led group activities that built teamwork and communication among preschoolers.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment for all students.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA 01.2008 - 05.2012
Pacifica High School
Garden Grove, CASkills
- Dog handling
- Leash handling
- On and off-leash walks
- Dog health monitoring
- Basic dog training
- Dog behavior
- Canine behavior
- Canine CPR
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Emergency response
- Dog boarding
- Pet care
- Animal feeding
- Animal grooming
- Basic animal care
- Animal safety
- Animal nutrition
- Environmental monitoring
- Multi-dog management
- Behavior observation
- Time management
- Scheduling coordination
- Schedule management
- Route planning
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication
- Excellent communication
- Reliability and punctuality
- Punctual and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Physical strength
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Patience and calmness
- Honest and trustworthy
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Equipment maintenance
- Pet sitting
Timeline
Dog walker, pet care and housesitter
Guardian of the Fuz
01.2024 - Current
Dog walker, pet care and housesitter
Rendija Dog Hikes
06.2019 - 12.2023
Preschool Teacher
Little Forest Playschool
09.2016 - 05.2020
Preschool Director
Christ Lutheran Church And Preschool
06.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Orange Coast College
01.2008 - 05.2012
Preschool Teacher
Good Shepherd Preschool
05.1999 - 05.2012
Pacifica High School