Gloria Aponte
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated daycare teacher with a strong work ethic and expertise in child safety, honed at KinderCare Learning Centers. Successfully implemented positive reinforcement strategies, enhancing social skills development by 30%. Proven ability in lesson planning and fostering parent-teacher communication, ensuring optimal learning outcomes and nurturing environments for children. Passionate about promoting creativity and emotional growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Conducted regular safety drills, ensuring children knew how to respond in emergency situations.
- Engaged children in environmental awareness activities, instilling sense of responsibility for nature.
- Cultivated love for reading in children by organizing regular storytime sessions and discussions.
Daycare Teacher
Brighter Future
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
- Cultivated love for reading in children by organizing regular storytime sessions and discussions.
- Monitored children's progress and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly, ensuring optimal learning outcomes.
Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Round Up
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Monitored children's behavior to ensure safety and adherence to rules
- Organized materials and resources to facilitate smooth daily operations
- Engaged children in play-based learning to promote social skills and creativity
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs of students
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Daycare Teacher
New Braunfels Academy
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans and activities for children's development
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment
- Fostered communication with parents regarding child progress and daily activities
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement educational programs and initiatives
Education
High School Diploma -
SA Leadership
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Approachable
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Decision-making
- Social development activities
- Social skills development
- Activity planning
- Positive role model
- Child development
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Safety monitoring
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2024 - 01.2025
Daycare Teacher
Brighter Future
09.2023 - 12.2023
Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Round Up
11.2020 - 09.2023
Daycare Teacher
New Braunfels Academy
01.2019 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
SA Leadership
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