Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Victoria Balogun

Rockaway Park,NY

Summary

Dynamic and engaging professional with a proven track record in early childhood education and customer service, demonstrated during my tenure at Josephine Agouji. Excelled in creating safe and nurturing environments, enhancing children's cognitive development, and building strong parent relationships. Skilled in hygiene practices and parent communication, my approach has consistently resulted in positive feedback and improved child wellbeing. Personable Childcare Provider effective in providing children with immersive activities, educational assistance, and balanced rest periods. Well-versed in childhood development patterns and corrective behavior strategies. Attentive [Job Title] with background caring for multiple children simultaneously. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for all children. Outgoing child caregiver 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. Qualified at "Childwatching" with strong background in providing nurturing and supportive care to children. Successfully assisted in creating engaging activities and maintaining safe environment. Demonstrated skills in effective communication and patience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Assistant

Josephine Agouji
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
  • 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.
  • Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
  • Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
  • Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.

Front Desk Help

SYEP- Queens Community House
07.2019 - 07.2024

. The job title is usually front desk help but year one, we did a group project, similar to a summer camp, it was fun .

. One year we worked for red cross and the benefits and what to do incase of emergency, we had to do presentations to some people of higher power .

. Summer youth has prepared lot and lot of fun job throughout the course of these few years .

. This year i worked at a daycare . comfort nurting minds.

. I usually work with them every summer.

  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.

Hairstylist

Self Employed
09.2019 - 12.2023
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcomes.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Achieved consistent positive feedback from clients regarding their experience at the salon due in part to attentive listening skills during consultations.
  • Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.

Assistant

Destiny Unisex Beauty Salon
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Education

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
06.2027

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Active listener
  • Hygiene practices
  • CPR training
  • Safety awareness
  • Food handling preparation
  • Arts, crafts, and games
  • Snack preparation
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Diaper changes and feedings
  • Parent Communication
  • Approachable
  • Food Preparation

Accomplishments

  • Received consistently positive feedback from parents.
  • Solved severe child behavioral issues in positive and constructive way.

Certification

  • [Childcare] Training - [30 hours]
  • [Healthy and safety, planning, Schedules, Routines and Transitions and Intention], [UFT] - [30 Hours ]

Languages

English
Full Professional
yoruba
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Community Cleanup
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Cooking
  • Graphic Design
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Participating in local clean-up initiatives
  • Gardening
  • Reading
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Fashion and Style
  • Makeup

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

Josephine Agouji
07.2023 - 09.2024

Assistant

Destiny Unisex Beauty Salon
07.2020 - 09.2020

Hairstylist

Self Employed
09.2019 - 12.2023

Front Desk Help

SYEP- Queens Community House
07.2019 - 07.2024

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene

New York City College of Technology
Victoria Balogun