Blanca Casanova
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at YDINM, adept at implementing play-based learning and fostering strong parent-teacher relationships. Skilled in curriculum planning and conflict resolution, I create inclusive environments that enhance children's social skills and independence, ensuring every child feels secure and valued.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
YDINM
08.2017 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Gross motor skills
- Maintaining safety
- Conflict resolution
- Sensory activities
- Curriculum planning
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- Certified EHS, YDINM - CDC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
YDINM
08.2017 - Current
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