I am a dedicated, knowledgeable, creative and qualified Early Childhood Teacher with a deep understanding of child development and a passion for creating meaningful learning experiences by providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. I am supportive in children's growth by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum based on student interests. I can provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to problem solve, question, experiment, and be creative.
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Bianca Jones
Early Childhood Teacher
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Strong Start Early Care & Education
Head Teacher
2020.07 - Current (4 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Planning and implementing educational activities: Designing and organizing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities to promote the cognitive, social and emotional, physical, language and literacy, mathematics, science and creative development of young children
- This involves creating lesson plans, selecting materials and resources, and adapting activities to meet the individual needs of the children
- Providing a safe and nurturing environment: Ensuring that the classroom environment is safe, clean, and conducive to learning
- This includes setting up age-appropriate learning areas and provocations, arranging furniture and materials, and implementing safety protocols and procedures
- Managing classroom behavior: Establishing and maintaining clear expectations and rules for behavior, and using positive discipline techniques to manage and guide children's behavior
- This involves promoting positive social interactions, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive and inclusive classroom community
- Assessing and monitoring child development: Observing and documenting children's progress and development, and using assessment tools to track their growth
- This also involves conducting formal and informal assessments, maintaining records, and communicating with parents or guardians about their child's development through conferences
- Collaborating with parents and colleagues: Building strong relationships with parents or guardians through regular communication, conferences, and sharing information about children's progress
- Working collaboratively with other teachers, support staff, and administrators to plan and coordinate activities, share resources, and ensure a cohesive learning environment
- Providing individualized support: Identifying and addressing the unique needs of individual children, including those with special needs or learning challenges
- This involves adapting curriculum and materials, providing additional support or accommodations, and collaborating with specialists or support services
- Promoting language and literacy development: Creating opportunities for children to develop language and literacy skills through storytelling, reading aloud, shared-reading, interactive activities, and engaging with a variety of print and digital materials
- Encouraging a love for reading and fostering early literacy skills
- Encouraging creativity and play: Promoting imaginative play, creativity, and self-expression through art, music, movement, and pretend play
- Providing a variety of materials and experiences that stimulate children's creativity and allow them to explore and express themselves
- Supporting social and emotional development: Creating a caring and supportive classroom environment that fosters children's social and emotional well-being
- Helping children develop self- regulation skills, empathy, and positive relationships with their peers
- Professional development and growth: Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay updated on best practices in early childhood education
- Participating in workshops, conferences, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Early Childhood Teacher
2016.05 - 2020.04 (3 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Interacted with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully at their level in all settings
- Encouraged and modeled social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate
- Used positive guidance techniques when responding to children’s behavior per Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable state requirements
- Enhanced children's play with language, materials, and activities
- Engaged in frequent conversations with children and looked for opportunities to expand learning and extend their thinking
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
- Planed and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by Bright Horizons and other designated quality standards
- Incorporated Bright Horizons’ mission, culture, goals, values (HEART Principles), philosophies, and policies into day to day work
- Maintained positive relationships with families, children, colleagues, and supervisors
- Ensured safety and supervision of children at all times by fulfilling critical health and safety duties
- Celebrated and value all children and adults by welcoming and honoring their unique abilities and backgrounds
- Fulfilled mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency including immediately reporting any suspected cases of abuse and neglect to the agency, and informing the director
- Kept children within limits of sight and sound supervision at all times
- Maintained accurate attendance tracking sheets throughout the day
- Followed all health and safety procedures established by Bright Horizons and other designated quality standards
- Encouraged children to utilize appropriate health, safety, and nutritional practices
- Maintained a safe, clean, appealing, and organized work area which is accessible to children.
Education
Houston Community College Bridgeport, CT
Associate of Science from General Studies
05.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Teaching
- Emergent Curriculum
- Special Assignments
- Teamwork
- Lesson Planning
- Customer Service
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Creativity
- Time Management
- Behavior Management
- Documentation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Won the “Excellence in Care and Education” award at Bright Horizons in 2019.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' development.
Certification
CPR/First Aid September 2022 to September 2024
Additional Information
Additional Information
Professional References
Full Name Patricia Reinhardt
Job Title Early Childhood Education Consultant
Company Name Freelance
Company Address Not Applicable
Phone Not Applicable
Email patriciareinhardtece@gmail.com
Relationship As the Educational Consultant of Strong Start, Patricia Reinhardt and I worked very closely together on various educational topics related to Reggio Emilia and Early Childhood Education.
Full Name Nerissa Mancini
Job Title Director
Company Name Strong Start
Company Address 901 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Phone 1 (203) 258-9899
Email Not Applicable
Relationship As the Director of Strong Start, Nerissa Mancini and I worked collaboratively to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for children of various ages.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
Head Teacher
Strong Start Early Care & Education
2020.07 - Current (4 years & 2 months)
Early Childhood Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
2016.05 - 2020.04 (3 years & 11 months)
Houston Community College
Associate of Science from General Studies
CPR/First Aid September 2022 to September 2024
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