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Velimar Zerpa

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Summary

Friendly and energetic with experience in childcare and education. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved. Creative caregiver with proven success working with children to improve behavior and self-esteem.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

After-School Program Leader

Steamspirations, LLC
04.2023 - Current
  • Led children in creative, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Selected nutritious snacks and educational toys for students.
  • Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
  • Implemented student safety measures across program to minimize accidents.
  • Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.

Childcare Worker

DIF MUNICIPAL
09.2018 - 10.2022
  • Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
  • Led children in creative, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Documented children's growth and development.

Volunteer Coordinator

DIF MUNICIPAL
10.2016 - 09.2018
  • Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to identify volunteer opportunities and resources.
  • Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
  • Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.

Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Associate of Science - Industrial Relations

Antonio Jose De Sucre
Venezuela
05.1992

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Motivated

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

After-School Program Leader

Steamspirations, LLC
04.2023 - Current

Childcare Worker

DIF MUNICIPAL
09.2018 - 10.2022

Volunteer Coordinator

DIF MUNICIPAL
10.2016 - 09.2018

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Science - Industrial Relations

Antonio Jose De Sucre
Velimar Zerpa