CHARLIE GOLDSTON
Manchester,CT
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator equipped to guide and nurture young learners. Proven ability to create engaging and educational environments that foster development and growth. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes. Adept at communication, curriculum planning, and classroom management, ensuring supportive and effective learning atmosphere.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Early Learning Center @ Eastbury
Glastonbury, CT
05.2022 - Current
- Develops and Implements a predictable but flexible daily classroom schedule
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Monitored children''s progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered cognitive and social development.
- Sing songs,read stories,play games ,supervise play,and practice exceptional classroom management.
- Uses positive guidance strategies and models appropriate behavior for children
- Maintained accurate records of children''s developmental milestones and prepared detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Center
South Windsor, CT
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Led songs and games, arts and crafts, and challenged children to work hard to succeed.
- Cleaned spaces regularly and sanitized surfaces daily to prevent spread of communicable diseases.
- Put together fun lessons to engage children in learning foundational skills such as letter and number recognition.
- Encouraged children to work through difficulties and improve social skills.
- Worked collaboratively with director, fellow teachers, and parents to meet unique needs of each child.
- Modeled positive behaviors to promote self-esteem and enhance children's conflict management abilities.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked for upcoming lessons and typical usage.
- Monitored children in classes, on field trips, and during lunch periods to identify and correct safety problems.
- Created activities to engage and interest children of various ages.
- Checked classroom regularly for safety problems and housekeeping requirements.
- Implemented facility curriculum for children between ages of 6 weeks and 12 years with balanced approach to play, exploration, and learning.
Sales Associate
Platos Closet
South Windsor, CT
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices, and process transactions.
- Provided accurate information to help customers quickly navigate store and acquire items for purchase.
- Processed returns and exchanges in line with store policies.
- Maintained knowledge of current and future promotions to provide accurate service and inform customer purchasing decisions.
- Welcomed guests and offered quick assistance to handle diverse needs.
- Arranged attractive and creative displays to catch the eye of incoming customers and encourage sales.
- Monitored customers for signs of fraud and theft to prevent store losses.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to recapture the customer's loyalty and maintain the sale.
- Planned balanced approach combining servicing of established accounts with consistent prospecting for new business.
- Revamped the store's shelves to prepare for new seasonal merchandise and planned promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Manchester, CT06-2020
Self-Study CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate - Child Development
Child Care Education Institute
Atlanta, GA05-2024
Skills
- Structured activity planning
- Meal preparation
- Behavior modeling
- Lesson planning
- Safety monitoring
- Plan activities
- Support emotional needs
- Recreational supervision
- Health and safety
- Infant and Toddler care
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Connect with parents
- Enforce classroom rules
- Teach basic skills
Certification
- CDA, Childcare Education Institute - May 2024
LANGUAGE
Spanish, level of proficiency: conversational
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Early Learning Center @ Eastbury
05.2022 - Current
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Center
10.2020 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Platos Closet
12.2018 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Self-Study CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate - Child Development
Child Care Education Institute