Rita Rivera is seeking to enroll in art therapy school in September. She has an Associate of Science degree in General Education and a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Tunxis Community College. Currently, she works as a Childcare Worker at Wheeler Clinic, where she cares for children and communicates with parents. Previously, she was a Long Term Substitute Preschool Teacher at YWCA of New Britain, where she taught lessons, communicated with parents and specialists about children's progress, and made accommodations for children with special needs. She has relevant volunteer and work experience in childcare and has received honors for her achievements in JROTC and academics.

1. RITA L. RIVERA
Home 860-229-2995 252 Washington St. New Britain, CT 06051
Cell 860-402-2984
ritz18@comcast.net
Career Objective I am going to be applying to go back to school to become an art therapist
for this coming September.
Education
Associate of Science, General Education 2013
Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT
Certificate in Early Childhood Education 2013
Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT
H.S. Diploma 2008
New Britain High School, New Britain, CT
Relevant Experience
Childcare Worker 2013 to present
Wheeler Clinic, New Britain, CT
Care for children of all ages while parents attend IOP or OP appointments. Keep a classroom of
very high standards and organization. Create a safe and fun environment for children of all ages.
Communicate with parents regarding concerns I may be having about their children. Create
activities to entertain the children for several hours at a time while their parents were away.
Looked for behaviors that were developmentally appropriate. Help with discharging client files
and making new binders. Assist with tox screens, breathalyzers, cover the front desk as needed,
support clients in their needs such as searching for childcare, doctors, birth to three, and
transportation. Calling clients when groups where canceled. Cover for case manager as needed.
Long term Substitute Preschool Teacher 2009 to 2013
YWCA of New Britain, CT
taught and gave input for lesson plans, communicated with parents regarding their child’s daily activities,
communicated the progress of the children to learning specialists, made accommodations for children

2. with special needs, read to the children, create artistic activities for the children, helped create an
aesthetically pleasing environment in the classroom.
Training CPR & First aid Training - YWCA. Connecticut Region
2012
Volunteer Sorter/Loader 2006
Toys for Tots, CT
Sorted toys by age and male and female, loaded bags in vehicles.
Child Care Assistant
2007
Boys and Girls Club, New Britain, CT
Interaction with children ages 6 thru 12, kept conflict between children to a
minimum, maintained safety.
Walk-a-thon 2008
JROTC, New Britain, CT
To raise money for the children and families of fallen servicemen "The Silver
Shield" Organization
Activities and Honors
• Achievement - JROTC. New Britain High School, 2006 to 2008. For
knowledge of governmental and JROTC chain of command and general military
information
• The Rising Star Award - New Britain High School, 2004 to 2005. Academic
Achievement