Destiney Balmaceno-Criss
Belcamp,Maryland
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 6 years of experience in a childcare setting. Provides engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kiddie Academy
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Teacher
Kindercare
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Teacher
Kindercare
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
Towson University
Belair, MD05.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Baltimore County
Rosedale, MD05.2020
Skills
- Excellent with handling time management
- Develops positive workplace relationships
- Reflective with feedback
- Able to prioritize
Timeline
Teacher
Kiddie Academy
02.2020 - 07.2022
Teacher
Kindercare
10.2019 - 02.2020
Teacher
Kindercare
05.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
Towson University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Baltimore County