Jana Roach
Aroda
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to learn and to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
Family Support Specialist
Skyline CAP
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Improved family dynamics by offering guidance on parenting strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
- Empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and change.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by addressing concerns related to nutrition, exercise routines or mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
- Monitored the safety and well-being of children within the household through regular check-ins and observations.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Head Start Co-Teacher
MACAA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Admin. Assistant
Countryside Assisted Living
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Directly assist Administrator w/ all tasks; recruiting & hiring staff, accounts & bill pay, scheduling staff, admitting residents, ordering supplies, etc
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Student Intern
Madison Co. Dept. of Social Services
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked as an intern in Adult Protective Services with Social Services Dept
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- 500+ intern hours
Student Intern
Madison Co. Dept. of Social Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Intern in Child Protective Services and Foster Care with Social Services Dept.
- Went on home visits with staff
- Maintained familiarity with VA foster care and adoption regulations and laws to facilitate resolution of client-related issues.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Used Oasis software to perform data entry functions.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- 100 hours
Lead teacher, Cook/Kitchen Mgr, and Back-up Director
Madison Learning Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Started as lead teacher in Infant room; childcare, documentation, activities, communication with parents;
- Kitchen manager; ServSafe compliance, ordering groceries
- Back-up Director; Communication w/ parents, managed front desk each afternoon, enrolled children, answered phones, etc
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
01.2021
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA03-2007
Skills
- Teamwork
- Self-awareness
- Child development
- Parenting education
- Community resources
- Role modeling
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Professional boundaries
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Manager Certification
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Skyline CAP
12.2023 - 02.2025
Head Start Co-Teacher
MACAA
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Intern
Madison Co. Dept. of Social Services
01.2021 - 07.2021
Student Intern
Madison Co. Dept. of Social Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
Admin. Assistant
Countryside Assisted Living
01.2018 - 08.2023
Lead teacher, Cook/Kitchen Mgr, and Back-up Director
Madison Learning Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Germanna Community College
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