Amanda Toscano
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering several years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection.
Certified in first Aid and CPR
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Learning Experience School
Sicklerville, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors among toddlers.
- Directed and supervised toddler activities, providing guidance to ensure safety.
- Assisted families in finding resources needed to meet their specific needs related to childcare services.
- Implemented discipline policies consistently while maintaining positive relationships with all children.
- Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
- Prepared reports summarizing individual toddler progress for review by administrators.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, ensuring adequate materials were available at all times.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Facilitated transition from preschool into kindergarten programs for those toddlers nearing school age.
- Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss developmental milestones achieved by children under care.
- Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
- Provided a safe learning environment for toddlers by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Observed each child's performance on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Education
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJSkills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum Planning
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Organization
- First-aid and CPR
- Positive Reinforcement
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Caring and Understanding
- Child Safety Procedures
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Excellent communication skills
- Approachable
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Infant Care
- Creative learning strategies
- Child Care
- Curriculum Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Decision-Making
- Cognitive Development
- Social Development Activities
- Strong Work Ethic
- Proven team leader
- CPR and First Aid
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Learning Experience School
05.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Education
Rowan College At Gloucester County