Celina Marks
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated, nurturing daycare teacher with a strong commitment to meeting infants' and toddlers' social, emotional, and physical needs. Skilled in fostering a strong bond with each child and their family, working together to create a safe and enjoyable environment that encourages exploration—committed to providing positive care experiences, Being an organized and dependable candidate who excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on additional responsibilities to contribute to the team's success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Daycare Teacher
Chicago Contemporary Preschool
03.2021 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Assistant & Lead Teacher
Sonnets Academy River North
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive teamwork attitude.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing curriculum and instructional materials for diverse student needs.
- Aided in smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by preparing materials ahead of time and guiding students calmly from one task to another.
- Kept children between ages of 8 months and 18 months safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
Team Member
The Great American Bagel
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Performed opening and closing duties as needed, ensuring the restaurant was prepared for efficient operation each day.
- Displayed excellent teamwork skills while working alongside fellow team members in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate in Arts -
Harold Washington City College Of Chicago
05.2015
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- CPR and First Aid
- Health and safety
- Lesson Planning
- Strong computer skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Reliability
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Certification
- Mandated reporter
- SIDS
- Shaken baby
- CPR
- Illinois Food Handlers
Timeline
Lead Daycare Teacher
Chicago Contemporary Preschool
03.2021 - Current
Assistant & Lead Teacher
Sonnets Academy River North
05.2017 - 02.2021
Team Member
The Great American Bagel
09.2014 - 07.2016
Associate in Arts -
Harold Washington City College Of Chicago
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