JANETTE RODRIGUEZ
**** ***** ****** ***** *********, FL 33578 813-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Childcare provider committed to offering a safe and loving environment for children in which they can flourish.
SKILLS
Exceptional organizational skills
Basic clerical knowledge
Proficient at multitasking
Effective communication skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish
EXPERIENCE
December 2013 – August 2015
Infant Teacher, Children’s Academy, Tampa, FL
Fostered an educational and safe environment for children to thrive and grow.
Greeted children and their parents to ensure they feel safe and comfortable prior to leaving children at the daycare.
Prepared and served meals to infants.
Maintained records of meals, diaper changes, sleep patterns and physical incidents.
Completed Behavior Observations to detect areas of possible developmental or emotional concern.
Performed Age & Stages Questionnaires to track children’s social, emotional and motor skills.
Conducted conferences with parents on a semi-annual basis to discuss the children’s progress.
Read stories to children, taught them songs, handcrafts, basic sign language and activities based on class curriculum.
Ensured infants followed a sleep schedule.
Cleaned classroom and sanitized toys, utensils and equipment.
July 2007 – December 2013
Infant Teacher, KinderCare Learning Center, Hixson/Tampa, TN/FL
Ensured an educational, concerning and secure environment for the infants at the daycare center.
Created an infant area of play within the daycare.
Read stories to the infants daily and taught them painting and crafts.
Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, naps and diaper changes.
Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Cleaned and sanitized classrooms and utensils.
Prepared and served meals for infants and supervised sleep times.
April 2005 – July 2007
Toddler Assistant Teacher/Infant Teacher, Kids R Kids, Hixson, TN
Ensured an educational and secure environment for the children at the daycare center.
Taught children healthy and personal routines such as eating, toilet habits and resting.
Maintained daily information about children activities, meals and medication received.
Read to children and taught them drawing, songs and handcrafts.
Detected developmental and/or emotional problems in children and informed their parents or guardians.
Dressed children and changed diapers.
Arranged and took part in games and educational activities.
Maintained toys and play equipment clean and safe.
EDUCATION
July 2002
General Education Diploma, Continental Academy
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
June 2013 Child Care Training Florida Department of Children and Families 45 Hours
January 2014 CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Adult, Child and Infant
June 2015 Responding to Challenging Infant Toddler Behavior 2 Hours
June 2015 Supporting Positive Peer Interactions in Inclusive Child Care Settings 2 Hours
January 2015 Step-by-Step Menu Planning for Child Care 4 Hours
July 2014 Moving and Grooving: Motor Skills and Movement 2 Hours
June 2014 Group Time for Infants and Toddlers 3 Hours
June 2014 Special Needs Appropriate Practices 10 Hours
January 2014 Reality Bites: Biting at the Center 1.5 Hours
January 2014 Lesson Planning with the Infant Toddler Planning Guide 0.5 Hours
October 2013 Beyond Classroom Management 2.5 Hours
April 2008 Responsive Routines, Environments, and Social Emotional Supports 3 Hours