BRIANNA POLANCO
New York,NY
Summary
Early childhood educator with experience supporting and leading preschool-aged children in Montessori and classroom settings. Skilled in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment, managing daily routines, and building positive relationships with children and families. Strong understanding of classroom management, individualized student support, lesson implementation, and collaborative teaching. Passionate about fostering children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Guide
Pache Montessori
Brooklyn, NY
01.2024 - 08.2026
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
Lead Camp Counselor
Ym & Ywha Of Washington Heights & Inwood
New York, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led daily activities and routines for groups of children while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate recreational, educational, and group activities.
- Built positive relationships with children while supporting their social-emotional development and individual needs.
- Managed classroom/group behavior using positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and effective communication.
- Communicated with parents and caregivers regarding children’s daily experiences, needs, and participation.
- Collaborated with counselors and staff to ensure consistent supervision, safety, and engagement.
Babysitter
Babysitter
New York, NY
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY 09.2024 - 04.2027
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
New York, NYSkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Preschool Classroom Management
- Lesson & Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Montessori Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Positive Behavior Guidance
- Social-Emotional Development
- Classroom Organization
- Parent & Family Communication
- Individualized Student Support
- Observation & Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Safety & Supervision
- Spanish Language Support
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
09.2024 - 04.2027
Associate Guide
Pache Montessori
01.2024 - 08.2026
Lead Camp Counselor
Ym & Ywha Of Washington Heights & Inwood
06.2022 - 08.2022
Babysitter
Babysitter
06.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School