Fatima Gonzalez
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Lead Daycare Teacher with a proven record in classroom management and curriculum development. Skilled in fostering collaborative teamwork and effective parent-teacher communication to enhance children's learning and social development. Enthusiastic educator with extensive experience in early childhood education. Proficient in designing engaging lesson plans and promoting emotional and social development. Committed to creating a nurturing environment that supports each child's individual growth and learning. Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Dedicated to teaching, maintaining discipline and encouraging, motor skills, gross motor, language art, math, science and creativity. Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Daycare Teacher
Amazin kids Paradise Academy
Paterson, New Jersey
2022.04 - 2025.10
- Maintained safe, clean environment for children to thrive.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse age groups.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's individual needs and progress.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
Lead Daycare Teacher
Little Prints Day Care.
Passaic, New Jersey
2019.09 - 2020.12
- Provided guidance and supervision to a group of 10 children aged 3-5 in a safe, secure environment.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured child safety at all times.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance positive interactions and support children's social development.
- Facilitated open communication with parents to keep them informed and engaged in their child's progress.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Education
Bachelor´s Degree in Clinical Psychology -
Open University For Adults -UAPA
Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.2017-06
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Early childhood education
- Educational assessment
- Art and music integration
- Mathematics instruction
- Literacy development
- Physical activity promotion
- Classroom organization
- Project-based learning
- Problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Affiliations
- Admitted to PCCC for ESL classes, 2026.
225 Market St Paterson NJ 07505. - Completed 120 hours of training /courses for the Child Development Associate- CDA, Program through the 4Cs of Passaic County, Inc.
- Volunteer.
Paterson Day Care 100,Inc.
Child Development Center. P O Box 2846.
Paterson, NJ 07509
Phone:973-278-5200.
FAX: 973-278-5055.
Certification
- Child Development Associate Course- CDA.
- Bachelor´s Degree in Clinical Psychology.
- High School Certification
- First Aid CPR AED
- NJ Health and Safety Basic: Birth to Preschool
- Child Development Courses-CDA.
- Child Abuse and Neglect-Mandated Reporting in Early Childhood in NJ.
- Musical Movement: Using Music to Explorer Math in Children´s Literature.
- Climb Aboard Quality with Preschool Early Learning Standards.
- Come and Get It, Food Allergies, Special Diets, and Feeding Issues in the Childcare Setting.
Timeline
Lead Daycare Teacher
Amazin kids Paradise Academy
2022.04 - 2025.10
Lead Daycare Teacher
Little Prints Day Care.
2019.09 - 2020.12
Bachelor´s Degree in Clinical Psychology -
Open University For Adults -UAPA