Andrea Berdoz Andrea
Annandale,VA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator specializing in progressive education and advocacy for the voices, competencies, and rights of young children. Demonstrates proficiency in the constructivist approach, the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, and the child-centered emergent curriculum. Committed to cultivating collaborative relationships among children, parents, and colleagues to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Studio Teacher
Temple Rodef Shalom
Falls Church, Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Selecting materials to help students express their ideas through active observation, exploration, and discovery.
- Assume responsibility for the studio's design and maintenance, ensuring it is organized, inspiring, and aesthetically appealing.
- Works with children in the studio, facilitating small-group research and materials exploration.
- Documenting and interpreting learning processes, making learning visible through written narratives, photographs, videos, etc.
- Ensuring commitment to ongoing professional development.
Lead Teacher
Temple Rodef Shalom
Falls Church, Virginia
09.2016 - 06.2024
- Developed and maintained a safe and healthy learning environment that promotes trust, connection, and relationships.
- Facilitated play experiences that promote exploration, investigation, and discovery by actively listening to the children's inquiries and interests to gain new understanding and knowledge.
- Supported social and emotional development that cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, compassion, and empathy.
- Ensured a positive school experience for every child by recognizing their full potential and competencies.
- Developed respectful partnerships with families through regular communication.
- Demonstrated a desire to learn and deepen knowledge by attending workshops, seminars, conferences, and field-related degree programs.
Teacher's Assistant
Temple Rodef Shalom ECC
Falls Church , Virginia
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, such as workshops or conferences, on teaching practices or educational trends.
Education
Master of Arts - Innovative Early Childhood Education
Unversity of Denver Colorado
Colorado City, CO05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogota, ColombiaSkills
- Elevating children's competencies
- Developing the educational environment as the third teacher
- Educational leadership
- Implementing educational programs
- Training and mentoring colleagues
- Research and writing
- Active listening
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Northern Virginia Community College - Early Childhood Development Certificate Degree (Summa Cum Laude). 2016
- Wissit - Washington International School Summer Institute for Teachers 2024 - Fellowship
- Early Childhood Education Article to publish in 2025
Certification
- Northern Virginia Community College - Early Childhood Development Certificate Degree (Summa Cum Laude). 2016
Professional Development
- Boulder Journey School - Summer Conference 2024
- Reggio Emilia - Italy: Student - Professor Study Group. August 2024
- Project Zero - Wissit: Connecting DC Educators with Project Zero Ideas. August 2023
- Reggio Emilia North American Alliance NAREA – Fall Conference. Listening as a Pedagogical Strategy: A way of Thinking of and With Others. November 13 -14, 2020.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC – Annual Conference. November 8-10, 2020.
- Project Zero - Children are Citizens Conference. Washington DC October 6-7, 2019.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Washington - 90 Hour Course - Growth and Development of the Young Children - Methods and Materials in the Early Childhood Classroom. 2016 - 2017.
Affiliations and Memberships
- North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA)
Timeline
Studio Teacher
Temple Rodef Shalom
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Temple Rodef Shalom
09.2016 - 06.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Temple Rodef Shalom ECC
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Northern Virginia Community College - Early Childhood Development Certificate Degree (Summa Cum Laude). 2016
Master of Arts - Innovative Early Childhood Education
Unversity of Denver Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad De Los Andes
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