Abigail Trujillo
Smart Stuff Learning Center
Chicago,IL
1
Language
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Toddler Teacher with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Creates nurturing environments that foster cognitive and social development through age-appropriate activities. Implements safety protocols and collaborates with parents and staff to support child development.
Work History
Toddler Teacher
5 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and social development.
- Created engaging lesson plans promoting creativity and critical thinking among toddlers.
- Assessed developmental milestones, providing feedback to parents on progress and areas for improvement.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Evaluated toddler progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to cater to individual needs effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports for effective documentation purposes.
Twos Teacher
9 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to developmental milestones of two-year-olds.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
- Coordinated classroom activities that encouraged exploration, creativity, and problem-solving skills in young learners.
- Assessed student development through observation and documentation, adjusting curriculum as necessary.
- Developed strong relationships with families, contributing to a consistent flow of information regarding student progress and needs.
Head Toddler Teacher/Associate Pre-k Teacher
9 Months- Developed daily schedules and routines to enhance children’s engagement and learning.
- Developed schedules and appropriate routines for children.
- Documented every child’s growth based on developmental milestones chart and scheduled parent-teacher conferences to discuss their child’s progression starting from the beginning, mid-year, and end of the year.
- Documented individual child growth using developmental milestones and facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss progress at key intervals.
- Worked jointly with families to support their child during milestones such as potty training.
- Modeled and reinforced social behavior and respectful communication to foster a positive classroom environment.
- Maintained a healthy, safe, and clean classroom environment.
- Actively attended workshops and seminars to grow and educate myself in early childhood.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents, medications, and allergies to support child safety and care. on paperwork (accidents, medication, and allergies).
2 Years 3 Months
- Organize an after school schedule for students ages seven and ten.
- Keep up with their academic performance by going over homework, quizzes, and tests.
- Create practice lessons to improve on Spanish skills.
- Build their confidence by encouraging them to use their newly learned language on a daily basis.
- Guide students to help them recognize the right tenses to use during conversation and/or in written form.
Toddler Teacher
2 Years 9 Months- Implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments of individual children.
- Established and nurtured primary caregiving relationships with children and families to foster trust and support development.
- Provided support to children and their families, fostering a nurturing and adaptable environment.
- Established and maintained a primary caregiving relationship with individual children and their families.
- Planned and implemented a balanced daily schedule to provide diverse learning experiences for children.
- Fostered positive self-concept by actively promoting individuality, independence, and choice-making in children.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment.
- Updated documentation on accidents, medication, and allergies regularly to uphold health and safety standards.
Teacher Assistant
3 Months- Assist students, of all grade levels, with reading and understanding music notes and rhythms.
- Enhanced students' musical memory by introducing effective memorization techniques.
- Enhanced students' technique and tone by providing tailored recommendations for playing specific notes.
- Encouraged students to practice and develop skills outside of school through personalized motivation strategies.
- Assessed students' understanding of material through quizzes and tests following structured practice sessions.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Developmental assessment
Bilingual communication
Individualized instruction
Family engagement
Creative curriculum development
Toilet training support
Play-based learning
Art and music integration
Early childhood curricula
Problem-solving
Fluent in Spanish
Play-based education
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training Provided by the Department of Children and Families
- First aid and CPR
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish and English
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
Smart Stuff Learning Center
03.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Twos Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
06.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Head Toddler Teacher/Associate Pre-k Teacher
KnightHall School
11.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Personal Tutor
08.2020 - 11.2022Read More
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2020 - 10.2022Read More
Teacher Assistant
Rauner College Prep (Internship)
09.2018 - 12.2018Read More
Rauner College Prep
High School Diploma
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