Fernanda Yanez
Long Island City,NY
Summary
Friendly and energetic Preschool Teacher with 8 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
UPK Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed a classroom of 15 preschoolers.
- Helped plan, prepare, and implement play-based interactive lesson plans based on the DOE Creative Curriculum
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
- Helped students strengthen their social and emotional skills as well as independence.
- Fostered a warm, nurturing, and fun atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Updated students' teaching strategies profile to keep track of students' progress throughout the school year.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Manhattan Kids Club II
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered creative and interactive activities to an average of 15 students aged 3-4 years old.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Increased overall student comprehension by differentiating instruction based on individual needs and learning styles.
Lead afterschool teacher
82nd Street Academics
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed a classroom of 12-15 elementary school students between 6-8 years old.
- Assisted school teachers 2-3 times a week to work one-on-one with students who needed more assistance.
- Implemented behavior interventions for struggling students, promoting positive choices and increasing academic success.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects.
Nanny
Marc Gomez
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Cared for a 5-year-old child during evenings and occasionally overnight.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on the child's progress, needs, and achievements.
- Enhanced child's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Managed child's schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology -
University at Albany
Albany, NY05.2016
Psychology Major -
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2014
Skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Able to follow directions and meet new challenges
- Strong abilities in multi-tasking
- Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems
- Team player, able to collaborate well with others
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
UPK Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2021 - 06.2024
Preschool Lead Teacher
Manhattan Kids Club II
09.2019 - 06.2021
Lead afterschool teacher
82nd Street Academics
09.2016 - 06.2019
Nanny
Marc Gomez
05.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology -
University at Albany
Psychology Major -
State University of New York at New Paltz
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