Yolandie Smit
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proven educator and caregiver with experience at Cultural Care Au Pair, adept in fostering social skills development and ensuring safety. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and relationship building, alongside proficient computer use. Achieved significant improvements in children's learning engagement through innovative lesson planning and activities.
Professional childcare provider with strong experience in nurturing and educating children. Skilled in creating safe, engaging, and structured environments. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, patient, and proficient in communication, conflict resolution, and time management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
03.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Bookseller
Bargain Books Wholesale
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with management to create eye-catching displays that showcased popular titles or themes, increasing visibility for featured books.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current literary trends, ensuring accurate recommendations for customers.
- Maximized store efficiency by cross-training in multiple departments, allowing for seamless shift coverage and reduced downtime.
Preschool Teacher
Klein Voetspootjies
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Veterinary Technician -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Cultural immersion
- Social skills development
- Infant care experience
- Safety awareness
- Patience and tact
- First aid
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Computer use
- Schedule management
- Regulating schedules
Languages
English
Professional Working
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
03.2024 - Current
Bookseller
Bargain Books Wholesale
01.2023 - 01.2024
Preschool Teacher
Klein Voetspootjies
01.2022 - 12.2023
Veterinary Technician -
Penn Foster College
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