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CRISTINA FONSECA-VARGAS

Madison,WI

Summary

Friendly and energetic preschool teacher with 20 + years in early childhood education and working with children with special needs. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Eductaion Assistant

MMSD, Elvejhem Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Lead Teacher / Toddlers

Kids Depot Childcare
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Educate children on objects-specific concepts and provide them opportunities for social and emotional development of life skills
  • Enforcing classroom rules and behavior
  • Develop, organize, and implement weekly lesson plans
  • Provide personal aid and care as necessary to students, such as help with hygiene, eating, toileting, diapering, for example
  • Communicate with parents about their children progress and create actions plans for addressing issues in behavior or academic performance
  • Develop activities to help each student engage with educational content
  • Weekly observations about the student's development skills
  • Coordinate with administration to create educational plans for the students
  • Supervise lunch, recess and passing periods.

Child Care Assistant

10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Review learning materials with students, either individually or in small groups
  • Collaborate with lead teacher to develop weekly lesson plans
  • Provide feedback from weekly observations to lead teacher
  • Supervise students during the day
  • Provide personal aid and care necessary to students
  • Also providing a sanitary classroom.

Preschool Teacher

Kinder 1, 2, 3 For Kids
02.2015 - 11.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.

Preschool Teacher

Centro Infantil Para El Aprendizaje Creativo
02.2000 - 11.2014
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters, social skills and personal hygiene
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interest and learning styles of children
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education

Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
12.1999

High School Diploma -

Colegio El Rosario
12.1994

Skills

  • Life Skills Teaching
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Teacher Support
  • Activity Planning
  • Educational assistance
  • Behavior improvements
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Special needs
  • Autism and spectrum disorders

Certification

  • Restraint and Seclusion Training, Completed: 10/22/2023
  • Title IX training for all MMSD Staff: Completed 9/1/2023
  • Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Most recently completed: 9/1/2023
  • DPI Required Training for Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect: Most recently completed 8/28/2023
  • Universal Strategies for Infection Prevention: Completed 8/28/2023
  • Rescue Inhaler Medication Administration Assessment: Successfully completed 8/28/2023
  • Emergency Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Administration: Successfully completed 8/28/2023
  • CPR/AEDS and First Aid, 01/26/2021, 01/26/2023
  • Certificate of Completion, Fundamentals of Inf/ant and Toddler care, 8/4/2021, Work & Family Consulting, Inc.
  • Certificate of Completion, Discussion of Lisa Murphy's book "Play the foundation of children's learning", 3/24/2022, YoungStar Consulting Time, Madison WI
  • Certificate of Completion, Mandated Reported Online Training, 7/10/2021, Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System (WCWPDS)
  • Continuing English language classes" Ongoing

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Special Eductaion Assistant

MMSD, Elvejhem Elementary School
09.2022 - Current

Lead Teacher / Toddlers

Kids Depot Childcare
09.2021 - 08.2022

Child Care Assistant

10.2020 - 09.2021

Preschool Teacher

Kinder 1, 2, 3 For Kids
02.2015 - 11.2019

Preschool Teacher

Centro Infantil Para El Aprendizaje Creativo
02.2000 - 11.2014

Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education

Universidad Latina De Costa Rica

High School Diploma -

Colegio El Rosario

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