Jessica Cinco
Washington
Summary
I am a dynamic teacher with proven expertise in classroom management and lesson planning, honed from my ten (10) years teaching experience and three (3) years of administrative duties at Story Time Kids Child Development Center. I excelled in fostering parent-teacher communication and creating inclusive learning environments. I demonstrated success in team collaboration and innovative problem-solving, significantly enhancing educational outcomes. I am dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. I received Health and Safety trainings and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Director
Story Time Kids Child Development Center
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE,Washington DC, 20003
03.2022 - Current
- Operate the childcare under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Communicate with parents and families about the childcare's policy.
- Build positive relationships with parents and families.
- Recruits and retains high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Supervise and manage team of childcare professionals to to provide the quality service.
- Provide coaching sessions to the teachers for curriculum implementation.
- Manage staffing
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Maintain staff and students records up to date.
- Keep records and process documents for licensing and monitoring compliance.
- Plan for a center-wide activities that involve parents participation in child's learning and development.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy of DC West End
25th St, NW Suite 101, Washington DC, 20037
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments to measure student progress and identify areas requiring additional focus.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space
- conducive to learning and creativity.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
- Developed strong rapport with students, creating an atmosphere of trust that enabled them to seek help when needed.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Continuously updated knowledge on early childhood education best practices through professional development workshops and courses.
Lead Teacher (toddlers)
Goldies Child Development Center
6226 3rd Street NW, Washington DC 20011
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Lead Teacher (infants)
Children's Hut
510 Kennedy Street NW, Washington DC 20011
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress.
- Collaborate with parents or guardian on strategies to help the child develop skills that we can practice at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support the infant's development and personal growth.
- Attend to infant's needs like feeding, diaper changing, provide positive engagement that is crucial to their social and emotional growth.
- Create a safe space and environment for the mobile infants to move around and discover what their body can do.
- Monitored and assessed child's progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Conducted a quarterly Parents-Teacher conference.
- Oversees the safety of all students in the classroom.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Cabancalan 1 Elementary School
Casuntingan Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines
05.2011 - 10.2014
- Promoted a love of learning by creating engaging, hands-on activities that encouraged exploration and discovery.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Improved reading comprehension by incorporating storytelling and role-playing activities in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected subject matter in meaningful ways.
- Boosted student self-esteem by providing individualized support and positive reinforcement.
- Developed critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and real-world examples.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - in Elementary Education
University of Cebu-Banilad
Cebu, Philippines03.2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization and Management
- Activity Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Interactive Teaching
Timeline
Child Care Director
Story Time Kids Child Development Center
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy of DC West End
09.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Teacher (toddlers)
Goldies Child Development Center
09.2017 - 09.2022
Lead Teacher (infants)
Children's Hut
11.2014 - 09.2017
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Cabancalan 1 Elementary School
05.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - in Elementary Education
University of Cebu-Banilad