Laura Leaños
San Diego
Summary
Energetic Childcare Assistant adept at keeping calm under pressure and promoting organized and inviting daycare environments. Dedicated to promoting child social and academic development by leading activities promoting development and positive interactions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Particular
Tijuana
01.2010 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in care.
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational activities for young children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in compliance with health regulations.
- Organized playtime to encourage social skills and teamwork among children.
- Documented daily observations of children's behavior and developmental milestones.
- Facilitated communication between staff to enhance childcare program effectiveness.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
- Encouraged self-expression through various art forms such as music, painting, drawing.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies according to established protocols.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Organized special events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Accompanied children on field trips and assisted them with personal hygiene routines.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medication administered.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Kept inventory of toys and supplies organized and well-stocked to meet needs of children under care.
- Assisted in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
- Read stories and led educational games to stimulate interest in learning.
- Assisted children with hygiene tasks, including handwashing and bathroom breaks.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
Sales Associate
Zara USA
San Diego
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting and fitting merchandise to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to reflect brand identity and seasonal trends.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems for smooth checkout.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure store cleanliness and organization throughout shifts.
- Educated customers on current promotions and product features to drive sales engagement.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked shelves to maintain product availability.
- Engaged in continuous training on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
José Vasconselos
Tijuana, Baja California 07-2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Modiart
Tijuana, Baja California Skills
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Safety protocols
- Behavioral observation
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Fluent in spanish
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Emergency procedures
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly
- Hygiene practices
- Creativity and imagination
- Punctual
- Conversant in Spanish
Timeline
Sales Associate
Zara USA
05.2023 - 09.2024
Childcare Assistant
Particular
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
José Vasconselos
Some College (No Degree) -
Modiart