Briseida Ortega
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
ILearn Inc.
11.2018 - 04.2024
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Create and implement age appropriate lesson plan
- Supervised 20 students on field trips by performing head counts and maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy, public environments.
Toddler Teacher
Mary's Abc Academy Day Care Center
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Savers Thrift Store
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Monitored sidewalk sales events to protect products, added new merchandise and rang up purchases at outside registers.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA2024
Skills
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Special Needs Support
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
ILearn Inc.
11.2018 - 04.2024
Toddler Teacher
Mary's Abc Academy Day Care Center
08.2017 - 07.2018
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Savers Thrift Store
09.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
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