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Dinomight Kids
Austin,TX
46
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 30 years of experience in early childhood and special education across diverse settings. Holds a degree in Pedagogy and Education of Exceptional Children, specializing in Learning Disabilities, and completed 45 hours of Florida Child Care Training. Focused on fostering safe, nurturing environments that support the development of infants and toddlers while promoting independence and positive relationships.
Work History
Infant & Toddler Teacher
7 Years 3 Months- Provided responsive care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
- Supported cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through intentional play and daily interactions.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate sensory, art, music, movement, and hands-on learning experiences to foster holistic development.
- Supported individual routines such as feeding, diapering, napping, transitions, and outdoor play to promote comfort and security.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
- Assessed children's development, interests, and individual needs to deliver support.
- Used positive guidance strategies to encourage emerging independence and social-emotional development.
- Built positive and professional relationships with children, families, colleagues, and school leadership.
Special Education Teacher
10 Years- Facilitated learning for children with diverse developmental, educational, and learning needs to promote growth and engagement.
- Adapted teaching strategies and learning experiences according to individual abilities and needs.
- Promoted communication, independence, social-emotional development, and academic readiness.
- Implemented individualized educational approaches to enhance participation and track progress effectively.
- Partnered with families, educators, and professionals to create a cohesive support system for children's development.
- Fostered an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
Teacher
19 Years- Designed and executed educational experiences enhancing children's academic and developmental growth.
- Created structured, engaging, and supportive classroom environments.
- Supported students' cognitive, social, emotional, and communication development.
- Tailored teaching approaches to meet diverse learning styles and individual needs, fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Facilitated ongoing communication and collaboration with families and school staff to support student success.
Education
Degree - Pedagogy and Education of Exceptional Children
Specialization in Learning Disabilities
Skills
Infant & Toddler Development
Early Childhood Education
Child-centered practices
Inclusive Teaching
Child Development
Child Development Assessment
Learning Disabilities
Positive reinforcement
Positive Guidance
Social-Emotional Development
Learning Through Play
Certification
Florida Child Care Training - 45 Hours, Completed Florida early childhood child care training coursework focused on child development, health and safety, and developmentally appropriate practices.
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native / Fluent
English: Intermediate - Strong comprehension with functional conversational communication
Timeline
Infant & Toddler Teacher
Dinomight Kids
06.2019 - 09.2026Read More
Special Education Teacher
Escuela de Educacion Especial Guillermina Portillo
01.2000 - 01.2010Read More
Teacher
Escuela Tamares Los Vaquiros
01.1981 - 01.2000Read More
Instituto Universitario Talavera
Degree from Pedagogy and Education of Exceptional Children
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Personal Information
Title: Early Childhood Educator | Infant & Toddler Teacher