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Francys Martinez

Joliet,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant and Toddler Teacher

TLC Learning Center
01.2019 - Current
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Observing, assessing and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth and development.
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to other staff members and colleagues.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Teaching basic skills such as color, shape, numbers and letter recognition.
  • Identifying any physical or mental development concerns in assigned children.
  • Developing schedules and routines, ensuring physical activity, rest and playtime.
  • Planning and carrying out curriculum.
  • Create and lead a supportive, nurturing environment that encourages responsibility and motivation.
  • Provided a safe and loving environment for the infants in his/her care.
  • Giving bottles to infants as provided by parents.
  • Feeding infant's solid food as age appropriate and provided by parents.
  • Discipline bad behavior and reward good behavior.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.

Assistant Teacher

British Private Prep School
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.

Assistant Teacher

Lycee Montessori School
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
  • Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
  • Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) with over 6 years of experience working as a Teacher with the goal of increasing and developing learning through love, safe and caring environment tending the unique needs of each child
  • Minor in computer science (Proficient in computer software, MS Office)
  • Fast learner and highly adaptable to any situation
  • Outstanding Warm, communicative, patient, creative, loving and understanding skills
  • Childcare Management Software Programs
  • Time Management
  • Student Engagement and Development
  • CPR certified
  • Pre-service training service completed
  • Child development training completed
  • Shaken baby SIDS training completed
  • Effective communication with parents completed
  • Learn2serve food handler training completed
  • Excellent working as a team member
  • Play Skills Readiness
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Developing Social Skills
  • Cognitive Development

Timeline

Infant and Toddler Teacher

TLC Learning Center
01.2019 - Current

Assistant Teacher

British Private Prep School
05.2018 - 08.2018

Assistant Teacher

Lycee Montessori School
09.2017 - 05.2018

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