Danielle McQueen
Far Rockaway,NY
Summary
Dedicated and efficient Early Childhood Education professional with 8–9 years of experience supporting infants through preschool-aged children, including students with developmental delays and special needs. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, lesson planning, and creating developmentally appropriate, engaging learning environments. Experienced in daycare, Pre-K, and early intervention. Currently pursuing a master’s in education in Early Childhood. Committed to fostering developmental growth, collaborating with families, and supporting inclusive learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Interventionist
Let’s Start With Play
Queens, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Provide individualized instruction and support to children with developmental delays and disabilities.
- Implement evidence-based strategies to promote communication, social, cognitive, and motor development.
- Maintain accurate documentation of progress, interventions, and assessments.
- Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in early intervention.
Lead Teacher
AMC Daycare
Manhattan, NY
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Created a nurturing and stimulating environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences
- Led daily activities such as circle time, storytime, arts and crafts, music and movement, sensory play, and outdoor play
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior in the classroom
- Monitored individual child's progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's development
- Encouraged independence in children by fostering decision-making skills during daily routines
- Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, engaging in conversations with children
- Implemented creative learning experiences using various educational materials like puzzles or building blocks
Teacher Assistant
GioCare Playschool
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Support the Lead Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers.
- Reinforce instruction through small-group and one-on-one learning.
- Supervise children to ensure safety and positive classroom behavior.
- Assist with lesson preparation, attendance, and classroom organization.
- Communicate regularly with the Lead Teacher regarding student needs and classroom management.
- Use digital platforms to document students’ behavioral, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
- Participate in parent engagement events and maintain a clean, organized learning environment.
Head Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Brooklyn, NY
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised children to safeguard their health and safety. Worked and collaborated with Teachers on daily routines and activities.
- Responsible for leading weekly planning of lessons plans and classroom activities.
- Collaborated and communicated daily with teachers and parents.
- Employed a variety of materials for Preschoolers to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
- Used KCE (KinderCare) programs to document behavioral, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
- Conducted assessments that analyzed physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of each child.
- Enhanced students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Assistant Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Imagine Early Learning Centers
Brooklyn, NY
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Supported daily instruction and facilitated developmentally appropriate activities for Pre-K students.
- Provided individualized and small-group support to reinforce learning.
- Assisted with lesson preparation, attendance, and classroom routines.
- Ensured a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
- Documented student development using Tadpoles and Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG).
- Collaborated with the Lead Teacher on classroom management and family communication.
Assistant Teacher
Imagine Early Learning Center
Brooklyn, NY
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Supported instructional planning and implemented play-based learning strategies.
- Documented academic, social, and emotional growth for a class of 10 students using Tadpoles and TSG.
- Adapted lessons to meet student interests and developmental needs.
- Reinforced safety expectations and simplified classroom rules for student understanding.
- Promoted sensory development through hands-on materials and activities.
- Identified students needing additional support and implemented targeted strategies.
Paraprofessional
RCM
New York, NY
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported students ages 5–17 with behavioral, physical, and developmental needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and related service providers to implement IEP goals.
- Participated in PPT meetings and provided input on student progress.
- Delivered one-on-one support aligned with IEP standards.
Paraprofessional
The Execu-Search Group
New York, NY
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported students ages 5–9 with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to implement IEPs.
- Provided individualized support and contributed to team meetings regarding student progress.
Tutor
Divine Help
Brooklyn, NY
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Tutored students ages 6–13 in Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Spanish, and Social Studies.
- Assisted with nightly homework and created supplemental assignments.
- Communicated progress to parents and attended PTA meetings.
Nanny
Divine Help — Private Family Clientele
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided childcare during daily routines and family travel.
- Promoted language development through reading and storytelling.
- Supported positive behavior through consistent routines and expectations.
- Planned educational outings to parks, museums, and zoos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education / Special Education
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY06-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving
- Documentation and record keeping
- Sensory activities
- Play-based learning
- Classroom organization
Certification
- Teaching Certification
Early Childhood Education
Special Education B-2
August 2024 to August 2029
Timeline
Lead Teacher
AMC Daycare
04.2025 - 08.2025
Early Interventionist
Let’s Start With Play
10.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant
GioCare Playschool
02.2022 - 12.2024
Head Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Imagine Early Learning Centers
12.2019 - 04.2021
Assistant Teacher
Imagine Early Learning Center
12.2018 - 12.2019
Paraprofessional
RCM
08.2017 - 12.2018
Paraprofessional
The Execu-Search Group
02.2016 - 08.2017
Nanny
Divine Help — Private Family Clientele
06.2014 - 08.2014
Tutor
Divine Help
08.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education / Special Education
Medgar Evers College