COSMINA IOANAS-Small
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced with creating inclusive and dynamic lesson plans that engage students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment. Track record of developing strong relationships with students and colleagues to enhance educational outcomes. Builds relationships with parents to include them in the care we provide.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Leader
Providence Wee Care Child Development Center
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Worked with infants for a year and a half, toddlers (1-2 1/2 years) as a lead teacher for two years, and worked across all ages (4 months-5 years) throughout the time I was there
- Enhanced child development by implementing creative and age-appropriate curriculum activities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies, resulting in reduced disruptions and increased focus during learning activities.
- Coordinated resources for classrooms, including materials procurement and organization of learning spaces.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record-keeping and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with teachers to design lesson plans tailored to the unique needs of each student.
- Developed strong relationships with children and families, establishing trust and open communication channels.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of early childhood education.
- Partnered with parents, providing consistent updates on their child''s progress and offering support as needed.
- Managed daily classroom operations, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Participant
Catalyst Leadership Workshop
01.2019
- Taking notes in the class and uploading them after every class for students who need notes
- Learning how to take charge as a leader
- Learning how to work in a team
- Learning certain job skills
Notetaker
Accessible Education Center
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Took notes for other students to promote accessible education
Student Teacher
Moss Street Children's Center
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Helping the lead teacher in the classroom by encouraging the children to engage in activities/crafts, preparing lunch, cleaning the classroom and supervising children
- Supervising some children on my own, as well as lead/set up activities and crafts
- My role is to help the children challenge themselves and become more independent
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements
- Employed active play/learning techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities focused on pretend play and confidence-building abilities
Student Teacher
Co-op Family Center
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Shadowed classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Helping the lead teacher in the classroom by encouraging the children to engage in activities/crafts
- Preparing lunch, cleaning the classroom and supervising children
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR01.2019
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Curricula development
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional support
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
Activities
- Dean List 2018 Fall, 2019 Winter
- DEMA African Dance
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Step 7 Oregon Registry
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants (SS)
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT)
- Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety
- Foundations for Learning (FFL)
Timeline
Child Development Leader
Providence Wee Care Child Development Center
03.2020 - 01.2025
Participant
Catalyst Leadership Workshop
01.2019
Student Teacher
Moss Street Children's Center
10.2017 - 06.2018
Notetaker
Accessible Education Center
11.2015 - 06.2018
Student Teacher
Co-op Family Center
10.2015 - 06.2017
- CPR/AED Certification
- Step 7 Oregon Registry
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants (SS)
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT)
- Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety
- Foundations for Learning (FFL)
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Oregon
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