Dioselina Benitez
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Dedicated Child Development Specialist experienced in working with children exhibiting signs of developmental, mental health or behavioral problems. Proactive in addressing concerns in order to better integrate students into school classrooms. Prepared to apply 10 years' experience in the field to a dynamic new position. Warm Child development specialist possessing excellent communication, multitasking and organizational abilities. Certified in early childhood education. Enthusiastic about creating inspiring, fun and safe environment to meet each child's needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Specialist
Episcopal Community Services, ECS
11.2019 - Current
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing innovative and age-appropriate activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans for each child, resulting in improved learning outcomes.
- Evaluated and assessed children''s progress regularly, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Promoted language development by incorporating storytelling, songs, and rhymes into daily routines.
- Provided a nurturing environment that supported children''s emotional well-being, reducing instances of challenging behavior.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to refine instructional practices and enhance student outcomes consistently.
Early Head Start Teacher
Neighborhood House Association
03.2014 - 10.2019
- Improved student literacy rates by implementing engaging reading activities and strategies.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
United States University
Chula Vista, CA04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescence Development
Union Institute & University
Cincinnati, OH04.2016
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05.2013
Skills
- Activity implementation
- Developmental assessments
- Milestones understanding
- Curriculum Planning
- Assessments understanding
- Classroom Management
- Documentation Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Lesson Planning
- Special Needs Support
- Case Management
- Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Development Specialist
Episcopal Community Services, ECS
11.2019 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Neighborhood House Association
03.2014 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Education
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescence Development
Union Institute & University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Southwestern College
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