Danitza Flores
Roslindale,MA
Summary
I am seeking an assistant director position. I have 18 years of experience working in childcare and two years working as a program director. I am skilled in training teachers designing and implementing a curriculum that is suitable and age appropriate for the education children. Smart, energetic and bilingual.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Haley Pilot School
Roslindale, MA
04.2023 - Current
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers with daily lessons.
- Supported students during morning and afternoon stations.
- Supported students with meal times.
- Assisted students with Cerebral Palsy.
- Worked one on one with students with autism.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Program Director
The Mosaic School
Roslindale, MA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Assisted with parents' requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Communicated with families with program updates using ClassDojo app.
Lead Teacher
The Mosaic School
Roslindale, MA
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Teacher
Sunshine Academy
Brookline, MA
10.2013 - 04.2017
- Developing Monthly Curriculum forms that are age appropriate and fun that express children’s interest
- Develop child assessment forms for my primary children
- Meet with parents for parent/ teacher conferences
- Nurture and assist the children
- Talk, sing and read to the children daily
- Interact with children during indoor and outdoor play
- Assist children during bathroom and hand washing
- Give each child one on one attention
- Promote feelings of security and trust with all the children between the ages of 3months-5 years
- Treat children with respect.
- Curriculum Coordinator for preschool classrooms.
Lead Teacher
The Village Preschool
Roslindale, MA
01.2005 - 10.2013
- Develop weekly planning forms, and implement age appropriate classroom environment that stimulates children’s learning growth, that is safe and comfortable
- Prepare and develop progress reports
- Plan periodically parent-teacher conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs and interests
- Assist children during hand washing, toileting, diaper changes, and clothing changes (if accidents occur)
- Promote feelings of security and trust in infants, toddlers and preschool
- Give each child individual one on one, and speak to her at eye level
- Talk, sing, and read to the children frequently
- Create a monthly newsletter for parents
- Co-play and interact with children during play activities indoor and outdoors
- Treat children with respect.
Education
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
06.2012
Diploma Obtained -
Madison Park High School
06.2004
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dedicated, responsible and reliable
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Creative in the visual arts
- Flexible and adjustable to meet the requirements of the children and program
- Imaginative story teller
- Amicable and nurturing
- Curriculum Planning
- Speaks Spanish and English fluently
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Director 1 Director 2: 2013
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Haley Pilot School
04.2023 - Current
Program Director
The Mosaic School
07.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher
The Mosaic School
05.2017 - 07.2021
Teacher
Sunshine Academy
10.2013 - 04.2017
Lead Teacher
The Village Preschool
01.2005 - 10.2013
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
Diploma Obtained -
Madison Park High School
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