Certified Child Development Associate (CDA) with 4 years of hands-on experience caring for children ages 6 months to 5 years
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified professional specializing in toddler behavioral guidance and early literacy development
Bilingual English-Spanish speaker with proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse families and support inclusive classroom environments
Experienced in implementing developmentally appropriate activities while maintaining strict safety protocols and detailed parent communication
Work Experience
Little Stars Learning Center, Austin, TX
Lead Toddler Teacher
March 2022 - Present
Supervise and engage 14 toddlers (ages 18-36 months) in developmental activities including sensory play, early literacy exercises, and gross motor skill development
Implemented positive behavior management strategies that reduced classroom disruptions by 35% while maintaining a nurturing environment
Maintain detailed daily reports for parents on feeding schedules, napping patterns, and developmental milestones for assigned children
Collaborate with center director to design weekly themed activities aligned with Texas Early Learning Guidelines
Mentor 2 assistant teachers in age-appropriate curriculum planning and classroom management techniques
Sunshine Daycare, Austin, TX
Child Care Assistant
June 2021 - February 2022
Provided comprehensive care for 10 preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) including meal preparation, educational activity facilitation, and outdoor supervision
Assisted lead teacher in implementing kindergarten readiness activities resulting in 90% of children meeting pre-academic benchmarks
Maintained strict sanitization protocols including toy disinfection and bathroom accident cleanup while ensuring continuous child supervision
Communicated daily with parents using basic Spanish and translation apps to support non-English speaking families
Private Family, Austin, TX
Nanny
September 2020 - May 2021
Provided full-time care for twin infants (6-18 months) including bottle feeding, safe sleep practices, and developmental milestone tracking
Planned and executed age-appropriate sensory activities that supported fine motor development and cognitive growth
Maintained detailed feeding and sleep logs while coordinating with pediatrician visits and vaccination schedules
Demonstrated reliability through perfect attendance and flexibility during parents' demanding work schedules
Education
Austin Community College, Austin, TX
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Graduated: May 2020
Relevant Coursework: Child Psychology, Curriculum Development for Early Years, Health and Safety in Child Care Settings, Family and Community Engagement
Toddler Development: Potty training support, language development activities, parallel play facilitation, tantrum de-escalation techniques
Preschool Readiness: Early literacy support, fine motor skill development, group circle time management, social skill building
Professional Competencies
Behavior Guidance: Positive reinforcement strategies, redirection techniques, conflict resolution for young children
Health & Safety: Allergy management protocols, emergency response procedures, injury prevention and documentation
Curriculum Support: Activity planning for multiple learning styles, sensory play design, outdoor learning integration
Parent Partnership: Daily communication logs, developmental concern discussions, family event coordination, bilingual communication
Specialized Skills
Cultural sensitivity and inclusive classroom practices
Basic sign language for early communication support
Technology integration for learning documentation
Physical stamina for active supervision throughout 8-hour shifts
Certifications
Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification
American Red Cross
Valid through September 2025
Texas Child Care Professional Training - 40 Hours
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
Completed January 2024
Mandated Reporter Training
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Completed March 2023
Medication Administration Training
Texas Health and Human Services
Valid through December 2024
Awards and Recognition
Teacher of the Month
Little Stars Learning Center
June 2023
Recognized for implementing innovative outdoor learning activities that increased parent satisfaction scores by 28% and improved children's gross motor skill development
Perfect Attendance Award
Sunshine Daycare
2021
Acknowledged for 100% attendance record demonstrating reliability crucial for maintaining consistent care routines for enrolled children
References
Jennifer Thompson
Center Director, Little Stars Learning Center
Contact: Phone: (555) 123-4567 | Email: [email protected] Relationship: Direct Supervisor (2022-Present) Can speak to: Classroom leadership, curriculum development, staff mentoring abilities
Carlos Martinez
Lead Teacher, Sunshine Daycare
Contact: Phone: (555) 987-6543 | Email: [email protected] Relationship: Former Colleague and Mentor (2021-2022) Can speak to: Teamwork, behavior management skills, professional growth
Amanda Chen
Parent
Contact: Phone: (555) 456-7890 | Email: [email protected] Relationship: Parent of former nanny charges (2020-2021) Can speak to: Reliability, infant care expertise, family communication, trustworthiness
Clearances & Compliance
Current FBI Fingerprint Clearance
2024
Texas Child Abuse History Clearance
2024
Annual Health Assessment - Current
2024
Professional Development
Supporting Children with Special Needs in Mainstream Classrooms
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
2023
Workshop Attendee
Trauma-Informed Care for Early Childhood
Zero to Three Organization
2022
Online Certificate Program
Austin Early Childhood Educators Network
2021-Present
Monthly participation in meetings
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