Dione Q. Botter- Santos
Summary
Qualified Licensor with background in early childhood education. Demonstrated ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven track record of fostering nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Successfully utilized communication and classroom management skills to support young learners.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher/Administrator
ABC KIDS Daycare
01.2012 - Current
- Prepare curriculum based EEC guidelines.
- Integrated curriculum based on age and cultural background.
- Created blocks/areas based on real-life scenarios.
- Prepare areas well-organized and accessible for children.
- Areas should promote fine and gross motor skills, also cognitive, language and social skills.
- Choose materials/toys appropriated by ages and can promote emotional stability and creativity.
- Regular assessment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- 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.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Implemented bilingual program, introducing young learners to second language in immersive setting.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
Portuguese Teacher
Educacionist Movement
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Portuguese teacher for heritage speakers serves as a guide in helping students navigate their bilingual and bicultural identities, fostering a deeper connection to their Portuguese heritage while facilitating continued language development
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all aspects of Portuguese grammar, vocabulary, and cultural understanding.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Promoted cross-cultural understanding among students through the exploration of Lusophone traditions, customs, and current events during class discussions.
- Increased student confidence in speaking Portuguese by facilitating one-on-one sessions and small group conversations focused on pronunciation and conversation practice.
- Launched a successful after-school Portuguese club, fostering enthusiasm for the language beyond the classroom setting.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
- Recognizing the specific needs and characteristics of heritage speakers, who often have some level of proficiency in Portuguese due to exposure within their families or communities
Preschool Teacher
Galilei Galilei Preschool
01.1999 - 01.2001
- My common responsibilities were: Creating lesson plans, facilitating learning activities, promoting social skills, establishing routines, and communicating with parents, and more.
- 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.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
Master - Early Childhood Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.2025
Certificate - Early Childhood Education - Birth through Eight years old
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Portuguese Language and Literature, Education
Universidade Federal De Rondonia
Brazil01.1998
Skills
- English Proficiency
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Positive Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Effective Multitasking
- Fluent in Portuguese
- Behavioral Research
- Business Operations Manager
- Educational Curriculum Developer
- Analytical Problem Solving
Timeline
Preschool Teacher/Administrator
ABC KIDS Daycare
01.2012 - Current
Portuguese Teacher
Educacionist Movement
01.2008 - 01.2011
Preschool Teacher
Galilei Galilei Preschool
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master - Early Childhood Education
Cambridge College
Certificate - Early Childhood Education - Birth through Eight years old
Quinsigamond Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Portuguese Language and Literature, Education
Universidade Federal De Rondonia
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