Brittany Quintana
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Friendly and energetic preschool teacher with a passion for early childhood education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Preschool Classroom
Creme De La Creme/ KinderCare
2018.10 - Current
- Met the physical, mental, and emotional needs of up to 24 total students while logging daily activities electronically, lesson planning, maintaining a clean environment, engaging with students, and rotating to different specialty areas throughout the center.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
2018.11 - 2021.04
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Henderson Christian Academy
2018.05 - 2018.11
- Helped children's confidence and self-esteem by providing safe, loving environment.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Line Server
Cafe Zupas
2017.07 - 2018.05
- Kept work and food areas pristine to meet presentation and food safety requirements.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
- Took customer orders and prepared take-out items.
- Updated displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to promote and showcase new items.
- Provided information regarding promotions and menu items.
- Demonstrated knowledge and applied proper food handling standards.
- Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
- Provided responsive, exceptional service to customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples and responding to requests.
- Completed sales transactions, including all accepted forms of payment.
- Rotated food items and discarded expired items to keep food inventory fresh.
- Rung up purchases, gave change and issued receipts.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to support efficient cleaning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV2026
High School Diploma -
Northwest Career And Technical Academy
Las Vegas, NV05.2016
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Loves children
- Efficient under pressure
- Parent Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Typing speed 60+ WPM
Timeline
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
2018.11 - 2021.04
Lead Teacher, Preschool Classroom
Creme De La Creme/ KinderCare
2018.10 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Henderson Christian Academy
2018.05 - 2018.11
Line Server
Cafe Zupas
2017.07 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
High School Diploma -
Northwest Career And Technical Academy
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