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Kristen DaSilva

@kristendasilva

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Caring childcare professional specializing in family-centered early education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on family-centered early learning or community programs where I can coordinate services, build partnerships, and create safe, inclusive environments for children.

I am a compassionate childcare and program coordination professional with hands-on experience supporting infants, toddlers, and school-age children in both educational and recreational settings. I have a strong record of building positive relationships with families and community partners, coordinating family-focused events, and ensuring safe, inclusive environments that promote literacy, social-emotional growth, and wellbeing.

My background includes roles in direct childcare, resource coordination, and development work where I supported fundraising, volunteer onboarding, and program logistics. I bring expertise in activity facilitation, health and safety practices, and continuous improvement, and I am committed to collaborating with educators and caregivers to meet the evolving needs of children and families.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Development Coordinator

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated fundraising and community engagement initiatives to support family- and child-centered programs, strengthening partnerships and ensuring safe, welcoming events for children and families.

Fundraising Community Engagement Event Coordination Program Support Volunteer coordination

Childcare Assistant

YWCA Early Childhood Education

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Provided individualized care for infants and supervised school-age recreation programs, supported lead teachers in delivering age-appropriate activities, and maintained family communication to promote child wellbeing.

Communication

Resource Hub Coordinator

YWCA Minneapolis

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Managed resource referrals and family-centered events, secured essentials for young children, and supported staff/volunteer onboarding to improve service delivery for families with young children.

Resource Navigation Event Planning Onboarding Volunteer Supervision

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Southside Charter School

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Provided homework help and small-group academic support for K–8 students, assisted with classroom activities and transitions, and promoted an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Tutoring Small Group Instruction Activity Preparation Student supervision Transition Management

Programs Intern

The Loft Literary Center

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)

Supported event logistics and accessibility accommodations for youth and community programs, managed participant check-ins, and provided on-site customer service during workshops and literary events.

Event Logistics Accessibility Customer Service Program Support