Paula Houston
Rohnert Park
Summary
Kind, nurturing Childcare Provider with 3+ years of designing meaningful learning experiences for children. Prioritizes safety and good decision-making for children, from infants to children 7-10 years old. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education with a focus on cultivating/fostering a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Childcare Provider
Lilia McGill
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring proper supervision of child at all times.
- Facilitated age appropriate activities for infant (8 months old) to support her basic developmental skills.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to establish trust, open communication lines, and support their parenting goals.
- Ensured cleanliness of childcare spaces by conducting regular tidying up tasks like washing dishes, laundry items, etc.
Private Childcare Provider
Regina Starkey
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Facilitated intellectual growth through age-appropriate educational activities, including reading, writing, and arts and crafts.
- Planned fun, educational activities for an infant aged 6 months old to currently 21 months old.
- Improved children's language skills by incorporating engaging storytelling sessions into daily routines.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
Childcare Provider
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Supported parent-initiated potty training behaviors using positive reinforcement.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Provided transportation to and from school or appointments when necessary, maintaining punctuality and safety at all times.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by conducting age-appropriate educational activities and games.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted children with homework and quizzed on subject matter to prepare for upcoming tests.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in development of good restroom habits.
Preschool Teacher
Colegio Bella Vista De Queretaro
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom and through zoom meetings.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young learners.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Teacher Assistant (12 Units) - Early Childhood Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2024
GED -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2023
Skills
- Bilingual
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Spanish (first language), English (fluent)
- Good Communication Skills
- Patience
- Organized
Timeline
Private Childcare Provider
Lilia McGill
04.2024 - Current
Private Childcare Provider
Regina Starkey
12.2022 - 03.2024
Childcare Provider
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
11.2020 - 11.2022
Preschool Teacher
Colegio Bella Vista De Queretaro
08.2020 - 10.2020
Teacher Assistant (12 Units) - Early Childhood Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
GED -
Santa Rosa Junior College
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