YELITZA VALENTIN BARRETO
Child & Youth Program Assistance
Fort Buchanan
Summary
Experienced in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth, fostering their leadership skills and personal growth. Committed to expanding knowledge and expertise in this field, with a strong desire to advance professionally. Dedicated to meeting company expectations and contributing to its success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child & Youth Program Assistance
MWR Child Development Center
Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo PR
03.2022 - Current
- Work in two Child & Youth Services locations and CDC, Sac and MST Program.
- Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ensure parents, children,youth and visitors properly sign into the program prior to passing the reception are of the facility.
- Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to youth and children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Boosted parent satisfaction through consistent communication regarding their child''s progress and achievements.
- Communicated effectively with youth and children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for youth and children to learn, play, and grow in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Monitored children''s behavior and intervened when necessary, ensuring a respectful learning atmosphere.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incidents, and other pertinent information for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively, maintaining an organized space conducive to learning.
- Ensured adherence to health guidelines through proper food handling procedures during snack times or meal preparation activities.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
MWR Child Development Center
Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn NY
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervises children's ranging in age from 6 weeks to 4 years during daily schedule for indoor and outdoor activities and special events
- Complied with all rules, regulations and procedures by providing committed and dedicated care, supervision and assistance to the program
- Developed and implement lesson teaching plans in coordination with physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of the children
- Works with team members to prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity area and materials accommodate daily schedule
- Taught new employee's important procedures such as positive guidance and safety
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Completed extensive training to maintain DOD/Army standards
- Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Boosted parent satisfaction through consistent communication regarding their child''s progress and achievements.
Teller
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Aguadilla
06.2007 - 08.2013
- Customer service, receive payments from credit and loans
- Make deposits and withdrawals from savings accounts, stocks, and checking accounts
- I have been consistently rewarded for hard work with increased responsibilities like work with ATM'S balanced them, fill them with money and make the report
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
Education
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO AGUADILLA
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico06.2005
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Excellent time management skills
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Reliable
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Confidentiality and discretion
Training
- Pediatric (Infant and Child) and Adult CPR (Including the use of an AED)
- First Aid and Accident/Emergency Response Training
- ARMY - The Complex Case: Working with Children with Multiple Needs
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED, Pediatric CPR and First Aid
- CYMS Program
- Virtual Lab School
- IMCOM Academy
Timeline
Child & Youth Program Assistance
MWR Child Development Center
03.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
MWR Child Development Center
11.2019 - 12.2021
Teller
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Aguadilla
06.2007 - 08.2013
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO AGUADILLA