Ciara Thomas
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Infant Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating stimulating environments, developing age-appropriate activities, and implementing safety protocols. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive interactions with infants and effective collaboration with parents and colleagues.
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Talented childcare professional familiar with first aid techniques and bringing several years' experience caring for babies. Responsible and industrious team player with proven skills in managing multiple infants in classroom and home environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Houston, Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
Infant Teacher
The Kinderkare
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Assistant Infant Teacher
Foundation Learning Center
Houston, TX
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided individual instruction when necessary based on each child's interests or abilities.
- Developed positive relationships with children by providing them with comfort, support and guidance.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss individual student needs and develop strategies for meeting those needs.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Modeled appropriate behavior management techniques to encourage self-regulation among the students.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Observed children to record development.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Organized materials needed for various activities such as arts and crafts projects or story time.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained regular communication with parents about their child's progress and development milestones.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texas School of Business
Houston, TX05-2004
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- [Area of study] instruction
- Diapering requirements
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Sanitation procedures
- Patience and empathy
- Documentation requirements
- First aid training
- Feeding techniques
- Baby sign language
- Formula guidelines
- Creative lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Curriculum planning
- Communication development
- Infant CPR certification
- Child assessment
- Age-appropriate activities
- Housekeeping skills
- Nurturing attitude
- Early literacy support
- Safety awareness
- Motor skills development
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Infant Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
10.2023 - Current
Infant Teacher
The Kinderkare
09.2021 - 09.2023
Assistant Infant Teacher
Foundation Learning Center
11.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Texas School of Business