ELITANIA SANTOS
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced in assisting a primary teacher in guiding and supervising a group of 12 children aged 18 months to 3 years. Promoted independence through various activities and routines. Successfully implemented activities fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development, resulting in a more organized class environment. Conducted regular meetings with parents to address behavioral challenges and engage them in discussions on child development. Utilized strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective strategies for resolution, fostering collaborative solutions. Actively participated in monthly training sessions focused on basic childcare and gained valuable insights into hands-on teaching methods through facilitated projects such as cooking with children. Provided accounting support by creating invoices and conducting fiscal research on delinquent clients for collections.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
ST. MATTHEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Tacoma
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Served as a mentor to new volunteers, modeling effective teaching strategies and providing guidance throughout their onboarding process.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with coursework, resulting in significant improvement in their academic performance.
- Utilized various assessment tools to measure student progress accurately, adjusting instructional tactics accordingly for optimal results.
Assistant Teacher
Bellevue Montessori School
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Babysitter
Veronica's House , Brazil
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Education
BACHELOR'S IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Universidade Nove de Julho
01.2021
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Early Childhood Development
- Behavior management techniques
- Activity Planning
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Trilingual, English, Spanish and Portuguese
Career break
relocation to the U.S., 05/2021, 07/2023
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Bellevue Montessori School
07.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
ST. MATTHEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Tacoma
08.2022 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Veronica's House , Brazil
06.2015 - 01.2018
BACHELOR'S IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Universidade Nove de Julho
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