Felisa Cruz
Corning,NY
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with 16 years of experience working directly with children and families. Currently exercises expertise in social skills, challenging behaviors, and promoting trauma-informed care. This employee values ongoing professional development and is devoted to adhering to ethical guidelines as well as company policy and procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Skills Facilitator
Economic Opportunity Program Inc
Elmira, NY
11.2015 - Current
- Facilitated activities in both small and large learning environments that promoted and strengthened social skills at the toddler and preschool levels.
- Designed and implemented plans and appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Assisted teachers and families in the referral process for IEP'ss and IFSP's.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted home visits to build relationships with families and assess the needs of individual children in their own homes.
- Coached teachers in developmentally appropriate practices.
- Utilized specialized software applications related to data tracking
Toddler Teacher
Pathways Inc
Painted Post, New Y
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
- Observed each child's performance on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss developmental milestones achieved by children under care.
Preschool Teacher
CCC Child Care Center
Corning, NY
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Americorps Volunteer
Catholic charities of New Orleans
Bath, NY
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with other social service providers in Steuben County to secure housing for members of the community at risk for homelessness.
- Provided small-scale financial planning assistance.
- Assisted families that came to the food pantry.
Education
Associate of Science - Childhood Education
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05-2009
Skills
- Advocacy
- Child Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Goal Setting
- Relationship Building
- Social Skills Development
- Coaching
Accomplishments
Family Development Credential (FDC) 2021
Employee of the Year in 2020
Timeline
Social Skills Facilitator
Economic Opportunity Program Inc
11.2015 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Pathways Inc
02.2013 - 11.2015
Preschool Teacher
CCC Child Care Center
08.2008 - 08.2011
Americorps Volunteer
Catholic charities of New Orleans
07.2006 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Childhood Education
Corning Community College
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