Amaia Santiago
Davenport,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dependable childcare provider with hands on experience working with infants and toddlers ages 4 months to 3 years. Currently a college student majoring in pediatric nursing, with a strong interest in child development, health, and safety. Experienced in supporting early childhood growth through age appropriate educational, sensory, and play based activities that promote motor, social, and emotional development. Skilled in providing daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, nap schedules, and maintaining clean, safe, and nurturing environments. Demonstrates patience, attentiveness, and the ability to recognize individual needs while supporting positive behavior and emotional well being. Communicates effectively with parents and caregivers by providing clear updates on routines, milestones, and concerns. Passionate about creating a supportive environment that helps young children feel secure, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating positive behavior and encouraging student participation.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to assess student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Organized educational materials and resources, enhancing classroom organization and efficiency.
- Supervised small groups of students during activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Co-Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive classroom environment fostering student growth.
- Monitored student progress, providing individualized support and feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Facilitated parent-teacher communication to strengthen community involvement and support for students.
- Trained new staff on educational best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Led initiatives for curriculum development focused on early childhood education best practices and innovative teaching methods.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windermere High School
Windermere, FLAssociate of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2029
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional support
- Professional development
- Individualized education plans
- Language acquisition
- Safety and supervision
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
07.2025 - 10.2025
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Windermere High School
Associate of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Valencia College