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Gena Regopoulos

Williamsport,PA

Summary

Professional caregiver with experience in nurturing and educating young children. Skilled in creating safe and engaging environments, fostering emotional and cognitive development. Strong focus on teamwork, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, patient, and empathetic with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Provider

Rockin' Rascal's Daycare
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and self expression.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.

Teacher Aide

Head Start
08.2011 - 01.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Prime Time For Kid's
05.1998 - 05.2000
  • Provided individual Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavioral interventions using positive reinforcement techniques to address communication, social skills and adaptive behaviors.
  • Collected detailed data on client progress and regularly reviewed data to make adjustments to intervention strategies.
  • Contributed to a positive classroom environment by building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
09-1997

High School Diploma -

Mansfield High School
01.1993

Skills

  • Pediatric First Aid
  • CPR
  • AED
  • Child Abuse Reporting
  • Child Plus
  • Smart Board
  • MS Word
  • Filing
  • Faxing
  • Printing
  • Internet Explorer
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Team Building

Certification

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
  • Health and Safety Training Certification – State-specific licensing requirements or recognized providers like Caring for Our Children Foundation.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Teaching Strategies GOLD™ Assessment System Certification- Teaching Strategies, LLC.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Rockin' Rascal's Daycare
01.2022 - 01.2025

Teacher Aide

Head Start
08.2011 - 01.2021

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Prime Time For Kid's
05.1998 - 05.2000

High School Diploma -

Mansfield High School

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Orange County Community College

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