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Claudia Reslen

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Accomplished Child Care Teacher with a proven track record at Wellington Academy, Gulf Coast Child Development Center, Forza Child Development Center, Dew of Hermon, and Grace Community School, adept in curriculum planning and bilingual communication. Leveraged child development expertise and empathy to foster an inclusive, nurturing environment, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Holds a CDA license, fluent in Spanish, and excels in parent-teacher communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care Teacher

Gulf Coast Child Development Center "Lee Health"
08.2023 - Current

*Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.

*Read aloud to encourage early literacy.

*Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.

*Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.

*Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.

*Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.

*Maintained infant's schedules with balanced approach managing rest and play.

Child Care Teacher

Wellington Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
  • Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing behavior guidelines.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Director and Teacher

Forza Child Development Center, Bonita Springs
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
  • Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing behavior guidelines.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.

Infant Teacher

Dew of Hermon Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
  • Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.

Teacher's Assistant

Forza Child Development Centers, Fort Myers
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.

Teacher's Assistant

Grace Community School Fort Myers
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.

Education

No Degree - Fl Child Care And Education Program Director Crede

State Collage of Florida
Manatee, Sarasota
09-2021

No Degree - Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)

Smart Horizons Institute
Florida
01-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing Assistant

Centro De Educacion En Salud Del Magdalena
Santa Marta, Colombia
04-1997

High School Diploma -

Instituto Gabriela Mistral
Santa Marta, Colombia
12-1995

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Child development
  • Classroom organization
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Curriculum planning
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Patience and empathy
  • Lesson implementation
  • Lesson preparation
  • First aid and CPR
  • Child observation
  • Child guidance
  • Loves children
  • Child care
  • Early childhood education
  • Lesson planning
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Conversant in Spanish
  • CDA license
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • FLUENT IN Spanish

Timeline

Child Care Teacher

Gulf Coast Child Development Center "Lee Health"
08.2023 - Current

Child Care Teacher

Wellington Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023

Director and Teacher

Forza Child Development Center, Bonita Springs
07.2020 - 08.2022

Infant Teacher

Dew of Hermon Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 07.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Forza Child Development Centers, Fort Myers
02.2017 - 06.2018

Teacher's Assistant

Grace Community School Fort Myers
08.2015 - 02.2017

No Degree - Fl Child Care And Education Program Director Crede

State Collage of Florida

No Degree - Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)

Smart Horizons Institute

Associate of Science - Nursing Assistant

Centro De Educacion En Salud Del Magdalena

High School Diploma -

Instituto Gabriela Mistral
Claudia Reslen