The Mtoto Agency

Ya Kira​ C.

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Energetic teacher and childcare professional with a passion for children

7+ years of childcare experience to promoting child’s

cognitive, social-emotional, and self-expressive learning.

Strong multitasking skills and fast learning ability ensure quick

contribution to your customer service team.

Meal prep and planning with a valid food handlers license. 

Evening and weekend nanny services

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Skills and Certifications

• CPR/First Aid

• Teaching

• Organizational Skills

• Time Management

• Supervising Experience

• Autism Experience

• Special Education

• Classroom Management

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Curriculum Development

• Ability to Use Positive Language

• Clear Communication

• Self-Control

• Taking Responsibility

• Patience

• Potty Training

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RBT Registered Behavioral Therapist
A Better Approach, October 2021- Present

• Caring for children with autism

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics as well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence.

• Collecting data about students' behaviors through direct observation.

• Assisting BCBAs as directed with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans

• Teaching students the specific behavior skills called for in treatment plans.

• Nurturing students' social skills

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Work History:

Lovedale Montessori

Lead Preschool Teacher,  July 2020- September 2020

- Montessori style learning with 2.5- 3 year olds.

- Curriculum planning and development and activities 

- Potty trained students and handled nap schedules

- Communicated with parents through an app. 

- Led group activities, music, age appropriate games

- Artwork, play time, indoor and outdoor activities

- Children's Yoga sessions

- Daily cleaning and sanitizing of classroom

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The Learning Experience

Lead Preschool Teacher, August 2017-2019

- Lead 2 year old teacher

- Structured learning and daily schedule planning

- Created a routine and curriculum for students. 

- Potty trained students and handled nap schedules

- Communicated through apps and directly with parents.

- Updated child development and assessments 

- Library and reading time.

- Physical education activities 

- Themed education and creative play

- Encouraged social interaction and safe play with other students. 

- Daily cleaning and sanitizing classroom

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Freelance Nanny and Babysitting Services

2012-Present

- Offers private in home childcare for various families

- Experience with infant to school aged children

- Plans activities at home and around the city

- Handles meal prep, feeding, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and children's areas

- Maintained nap times and daily schedules

- Fun and interactive play

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Childcare Network

Lead Teacher, Plano Texas Irving

2016-2017

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Flower Mound Early Care and Ed

Assistant Toddler Teacher, Flower Mound, Texas

03/2015-2016

 

Coppell Early Cared and Ed

Assistant School Age Teacher,  Coppell Texas

06/2014 – 02/2015

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Education:

Brightwood College Medical Assistant

Dallas, TX 2015-2016

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Ranchview High School

Diploma, 2008-2011

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Received President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

References available upon request. 

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