Kassandra Rodriguez
Richmond
Summary
Attentive paraeducator with a background caring for multiple children simultaneously. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with a dedication to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for all children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
01.2026 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Choir Member
St. Marks Church
02.2020 - Current
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Restaurant Server
La Patrona Restaurant
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alvarado School
Richmond, CASkills
- Overnight care
- Park supervision
- Behavior monitoring
- Routine management
- Positive reinforcement
- Keeping children safe
- Special needs experience
- Multitasking and organization
- Schedule management
- Child safety procedures
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Calm demeanor
- Active listening
- Basic first aid
- Dependability
- Educational activities planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Babysitter
01.2026 - Current
Restaurant Server
La Patrona Restaurant
05.2023 - 02.2024
Choir Member
St. Marks Church
02.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Alvarado School