Maria Guizar
Apple Valley
Summary
Compassionate childcare provider skilled in supporting children with special needs. Known for attention to detail and strong communication abilities, dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere that promotes learning and personal growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Provider
Child care resource center
Victorville
08.2020 - Current
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Organized educational games and activities to enhance social skills.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in play areas and classrooms.
- Provided emotional support to children, fostering a nurturing atmosphere.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- 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.
Education
Mojave Highschool
Hesperia, CASkills
- Child development
- First aid certification
- Special needs experience
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Child care resource center
08.2020 - Current
Mojave Highschool