Brenda Ventura
ALEXANDRIA,VA
Summary
Pre-k Teacher at Bailey's Elementary. Providing more than 16 years of experience. Dependable, patient, and enthusiastic. Provide a safe, nurturing, learning environment to children 3 to 5 years of age.
Experienced with creating stimulating and safe learning environment for young children. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to enhance developmental milestones and foster love for learning. Knowledge of effective classroom management and communication techniques.
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 16 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Bailey's Elementary School
Falls Church, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Monitored student progress and adapted teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance children's educational experiences and address concerns.
- Organized classroom environment to facilitate active learning and encourage independence.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Child And Family Network Centers
Alexandria, VA
09.2011 - Current
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns, and optimized for children's safety.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Planned and prepared activities for 18 students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded it in individual files.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported them to parents.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Followed Highs cope Curriculum and Teaching Strategies and learning strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Observed children identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
Elderly Caregiver
Private Family Client
Alexandria, Virginia
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Organized and cleaned the home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the playroom.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep the healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Observed the health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Guided patients to the restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Handled incoming mail, bills, and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions
Education
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2023
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2018
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Bilingual in Spanish
Certification
- Medication Administration, Cole-Alston Grace - 8/12/2022
- First Aid CPRS Heartsaver - 8/11/2022
- Pre-K Language & Literacy Screener Certified Virginia Literacy Partnerships 09/2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Bailey's Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Child And Family Network Centers
09.2011 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Private Family Client
07.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Special Education
Liberty University