Cora Rico-Uecker
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Pockets Full of Posies, where I fostered strong family relationships and achieved high parental satisfaction. Expert in creating inclusive, engaging curriculums that cater to diverse learners, blending creative teaching and classroom organization skills. Committed to child safety and development, consistently enhancing learning environments through innovative approaches and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Pockets Full of Posies
07.2019 - 01.2025
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate individual needs, supporting diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a cohesive and consistent curriculum for the Toddler Room.
- Led enriching outdoor activities that promoted physical fitness, coordination, and exploration of the natural world.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
- Achieved high levels of parental satisfaction through open communication and timely updates on their child''s growth and development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Infant Teacher
Pockets Full of Posies
07.2019 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madsion High School
Portland06.2019
Skills
- Creative teaching
- Classroom organization
- Gross motor skills development
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent communication
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Child safety
- CPR and first aid
- Health and safety
- Housekeeping
- Approachable
- Parental communication
- Lesson planning
- Infant care
- First aid training
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Report writing
- Emergency procedures
- Group supervision
- Storytelling and crafts
- Training in food handling preparation
- Professional babysitter
- Schedule creation and maintenance
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Pockets Full of Posies
07.2019 - 01.2025
Infant Teacher
Pockets Full of Posies
07.2019 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
James Madsion High School
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