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Esther Cruz

Relocating To Fort Pierce Sept. 2024,FL

Summary

Accomplished Early Childhood Specialist with a proven track record at RCMA Plant City CDC, enhancing educational outcomes through expert application of the High Scope curriculum and targeted professional development plans. Skilled in team management and behavioral/cognitive skills development, demonstrating significant improvements in teacher performance and student learning.

Adept at successfully managing classroom of 20 preschool' children. Providing children with learning experiences that promote cognitive, social and emotional development. Patient educator skilled at collaborating with children, parents and staff

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Specialist

RCMA Plant City CDC
11.2022 - Current


  • Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments. Assist center team in making referrals for services, when needed
  • Worked directly with all teaching staff to develop their annual professional development plan and provide support to them in meeting their professional goals
  • Use the High Scope curriculum to support quality teaching and learning
  • Perform , formal ,informal and focus observations and provide reflective feedback to teachers
  • Familiar with High Scope curriculum,ASQ 3, Nac standards, Cor Advantage, Go Engage,PQA, Class

Head Start Lead Teacher

HRA Of New Britain
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Developed a positive classroom environment through consistent communication, clear expectations, and mutual respect.
  • Monitoring students in a variety of educational settings( Classroom,playground,field trips)to provide a safe and positive learning environment
  • Complete and implement weekly lesson plans, set individualized educational goals and observe/asses' children
  • Complete screening within 45 days to determine for special needs
  • Maintain written reports and records as required by Head Start program
  • Familiar with creative curriculum, NAEYC standards and Teaching strategies gold program
  • Communicate with Head Start families on regular basis via home visits, conferences, and informal phone calls
  • Work closely with team members to deliver program requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

YWCA Of New Britain
10.2008 - 03.2020
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
02.2020

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Capital Community College
Hartford, CT
05.2010

Skills

  • Excellent Classroom Organization
  • Team management
  • Behavioral /cognitive skills development
  • CPR/ First aid certified
  • Directors credential
  • 45 DCF hours

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Early Childhood Specialist

RCMA Plant City CDC
11.2022 - Current

Head Start Lead Teacher

HRA Of New Britain
03.2020 - 10.2022

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

YWCA Of New Britain
10.2008 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Bay Path University

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Capital Community College

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