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Caryn Toscano

The Bronx,NY

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. Proactive and caring worker with 18 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

El Mundo De Colores
09.2013 - Current
  • Enthusiastic teacher who sends out additional resources to promote education in the home, encourages parents to participate in school events.
  • Hard worker and motivated educator with strong communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate working relationships within the school community and families.
  • Areas of expertise include student assessment done on a daily basis, differentiates instruction for all students needs, individualizes education lesson plans. leadership skills, time management skills, collaboration skills as well as problem solving skills.
  • Presently follows Teaching strategies Gold and The Creative Curriculum which enhances growth through investigative studies.
  • Interacts extensively with parents to provide regular progress reports, showcases children work to boost self-esteem and keep them motivated.
  • Teaching young children also requires an advanced understanding of students social development which I have gained in my 18 years of service.
  • Maintains individual student portfolios including dated work samples and narrative reports on areas of needed improvement.

Head Pre-K Teacher

Dorothy's Little Tots
09.2008 - 08.2013
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Introduced to The Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment Program.


Education

Master of Science - Child Psychology

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
09.2014

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2008

Skills

  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Student records management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson Planning

Certification

  • Certified teacher with Birth to 2nd grade certification.

Languages

spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

El Mundo De Colores
09.2013 - Current

Head Pre-K Teacher

Dorothy's Little Tots
09.2008 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Child Psychology

Mercy College

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mercy College
  • Certified teacher with Birth to 2nd grade certification.
Caryn Toscano