Eleanor Fortin
Benton,ME
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Learning Time Child Development Center
North Yarmouth, Maine
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
Teacher's Assistant
Kinder Haus Montessori School
Quincy, MA
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Monitored the health and safety of all toddlers while they were in my care.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques when conflicts arose between children.
- Cleaned up after meals, snack time, and other activities to maintain a safe environment for children.
- Supervised and interacted with toddlers during free play, meal times, and nap time.
- Prepared snacks according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yarmouth High School
Yarmouth, ME08-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MASkills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Recordkeeping skills
- Activity Planning
- Age-Appropriate Activities
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Spend time with my new husband
- Spend time with my friends
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Learning Time Child Development Center
09.2022 - 09.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Kinder Haus Montessori School
09.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Yarmouth High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Nazarene College
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
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