Cynthia Offia
Care Giver
Calabar ,Lagos
Summary
Upbeat Caregiver devoted to promoting individual learning, growing, living, and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Compassionate with an understanding of individual diversity and personal needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Scheffield High School
Calabar, Cross River
02.2022 - Current
- Instructed groups of up to 15 students and provided individual support.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 10 students.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
Child Caregiver
Informal Learning Experiences
Calabar , Cross River
11.2016 - Current
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and play.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Cared for children ages 0 to 18 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Science - Social Work
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River 09.2016 - 08.2021
Diploma In Education - Education
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River 09.2013 - 08.2015
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedCertification
Getting Care Right For All Children: Implementing UN Guidelines For The Alternative Care Of Children, University of Strathclyde and CELCIS, Sept- November 2018
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Nobody puts Baby in a corner”
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Timeline
Understanding Social Care, Alison, August 2022
08-2022
Introduction To Caregiving, Alison, August 2022
08-2022
Classroom Teacher
Scheffield High School
02.2022 - Current
Getting Care Right For All Children: Implementing UN Guidelines For The Alternative Care Of Children, University of Strathclyde and CELCIS, Sept- November 2018
11-2018
Child Caregiver
Informal Learning Experiences
11.2016 - Current
Bachelor Of Social Science - Social Work
University of Calabar
09.2016 - 08.2021
Diploma In Education - Education
University of Calabar
09.2013 - 08.2015
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