Xiomara Soto
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Assistant with hands-on experience in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities for children of different age groups. Strong interpersonal skills, adept at building trusting relationships with children and parents. Demonstrated success in managing challenging behavior calmly and effectively, contributing positively to the overall environment. Proven ability to maintain a clean and safe environment promoting child development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Toms River kids Academy
Toms River, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Provided first aid and medication as needed, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medication administered.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Tutored and mentored school children to provide additional learning opportunities.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among children.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily activities that support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School North
Toms River, NJ 06-2018
Skills
- Group management
- Nutrition management
- Snack preparation
- Social guidance
- Outdoor activities
- Team collaboration
- Music and movement
- Playful with children
- Teamwork oriented
- Early childhood education
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Toms River kids Academy
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School North