Vanessa Garcia
Bronx,United States
Summary
Experienced with creating safe and engaging environments for children. Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to support developmental activities. Knowledge of maintaining schedules and routines to promote stability and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Assistant
Mary's Daycare
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
Child Care Provider
Maddie Garber
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Caretaker
Oliver And Alvaro Hicks-Moreira
05.2017 - 01.2023
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Child Care Assistant
Mary's Daycare
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities to maintain safe learning and playing environments.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities and concerns.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
Education
Licensed By The NYS Education Department - Wax Specialist
Manhattan Nail And Esthetics School
05.2022
Hard Wax Certification From An Accredited Program - Waxing
Waxing Training Center
05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Albeda College Boekhouding
05.2002
High School Diploma -
M.I.L Highschool
01.1997
Skills
- Child development
- Diaper changes and feedings
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Activity planning
- Positive reinforcement
Languages
Spanish
Dutch
English
Timeline
Child Care Assistant
Mary's Daycare
02.2025 - Current
Child Care Provider
Maddie Garber
01.2023 - 02.2025
Caretaker
Oliver And Alvaro Hicks-Moreira
05.2017 - 01.2023
Child Care Assistant
Mary's Daycare
05.2015 - 05.2017
Hard Wax Certification From An Accredited Program - Waxing
Waxing Training Center
Associate of Arts -
Albeda College Boekhouding
High School Diploma -
M.I.L Highschool
Licensed By The NYS Education Department - Wax Specialist
Manhattan Nail And Esthetics School
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