Catarina Acosta
Springfield,VA
Summary
Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
KidCreate Studios
Fairfax, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Serve as a mentor for new teachers during their training process.
- Work with students one-on-one to boost skills in troubled areas and build up confidence.
- Work with other teachers to adapt lessons to be as interactive and successful for the children's needs, and class size.
- Comfortable communicating with parents about their children, in person as well as over the phone.
- Administrative tasks such as answering the phone, booking birthday parties, and answering emails.
- Responsible for preparing lessons for my own classes, as well as classes for the upcoming weeks.
Childcare Worker
Carlisle United Methodist Church
Carlisle, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children ages 0-5, while also facilitating playtime, reading stories, and providing snacks.
- Safe sanctuary rules were followed, and standard background checks and clearances were required.
- Model positive behavior management techniques when interacting with the children in care.
- Maintain records of attendance, allergies, medications and other pertinent information for each child in care.
- Ensure all toys are sanitized and properly stored after use.
Education
Some College Undergraduate - Studio Art And Psychology, Minor in Education
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA05-2025
High school Diploma -
Singapore American School
Singapore05.2021
High School Education -
West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA06.2019
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Research and writing
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Key decision making
- Staff development
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, 09/01/22, 09/30/27
- Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, 09/01/22, 09/30/27
- FBI Fingerprint Background Check, 09/01/22, 09/30/27
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KidCreate Studios
05.2023 - Current
Childcare Worker
Carlisle United Methodist Church
10.2022 - Current
Some College Undergraduate - Studio Art And Psychology, Minor in Education
Dickinson College
High school Diploma -
Singapore American School
High School Education -
West Springfield High School
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