Blanca Green
Malden,MA
Summary
Early childhood education professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing classroom activities. Proven track record in creating supportive and engaging learning environments. Known for strong collaboration with colleagues and flexibility to adapt to changing classroom needs, emphasizing creativity and patience.
Early childhood education professional with strong track record in fostering positive learning environments for young children. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and creating engaging, age-appropriate activities. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring both educational goals and developmental milestones are achieved.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Happy Space Academy
07.2017 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing to a cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
- Mentored new teachers in the Pre-K program, sharing insights and resources to help them succeed in their roles.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher/ Acting Asst Director
Little Best Friends Early Learning Center
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create cross-curricular lessons that connected subjects for deeper understanding.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in increased student comprehension and success.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.1997 - 06.2012
- Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Implemented individualized instruction plans tailored to each student''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create cross-curricular lessons that connected subjects for deeper understanding.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05-1997
High School Diploma -
Cecilia Lebron Ramos
Puerto Rico06-1982
Skills
- Child supervision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Nutrition and health
- Creative teaching strategies
- Documentation and reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Motor skill development
- Early childhood education
- Project-based learning
- Progress reporting
- Literacy development
- Mathematics instruction
- Language acquisition
- Outdoor learning
- Science exploration
- First aid and CPR
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Bilingual in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Happy Space Academy
07.2017 - Current
Early Childhood Lead Teacher/ Acting Asst Director
Little Best Friends Early Learning Center
06.2012 - 11.2012
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.1997 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Bunker Hill Community College
High School Diploma -
Cecilia Lebron Ramos