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Carla Barros

Dorchester,MA

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Patient dedicated and enthusiastic about contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of young children. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Nurtury Learning Lab
Jamaica Plain, MA
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
  • Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
  • Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
  • Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.

Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Center
Charlestown, MA
12.2018 - 11.2023

Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning. Physically and verbally interact with children throughout the day. Ensure that children are supervised at all times. Communicated daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day. Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines. Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions. Planned and implemented activities promoting the social, physical and intellectual growth of toddlers. Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play. Keep the classroom organized and clean. Ensure a safe and healthy environment for children. Help children develop good eating habits. Serve snacks and meals to children according to the guidelines. Diapering and toileting procedure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Universidade De Santiago
Cape Verde
07.2014

High School Diploma -

Liceu Amilcar Cabral
Cape Verde
07.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Urban College of Boston
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Caring and Understanding
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Strong Computer Skills
  • EEC Teacher Certified
  • Excellent with Children, positive encouraging, and passionate
  • Bilingual with fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Classroom management
  • Calm under pressure
  • Mother of 2

Timeline

Teacher

Nurtury Learning Lab
11.2023 - Current

Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Center
12.2018 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Education

Universidade De Santiago

High School Diploma -

Liceu Amilcar Cabral

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Urban College of Boston
Carla Barros