Guadalupe Morales-Chavez
Jerome,ID
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 25 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator and 25 years of knowledge of CCI's policies and procedures.
Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and learn something new to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toddler Tacher
Community Council of Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
06.1999 - Current
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment promoting emotional growth and positive behavior among toddlers.
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized learning strategies addressing each child's unique needs.
- Mentored junior teachers on classroom management techniques and effective teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated children's progress through assessments and adjusted curriculum based on developmental milestones.
- Coordinated activities that encourage physical, social, and intellectual engagement in a group setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, promoting overall growth and development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Supported children during transitions between activities or environments by providing clear instructions and guidance as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of children''s developmental milestones and prepared detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored children''s progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.
- Ensured all children felt valued, respected, and included within the classroom by fostering a culture of empathy and support.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and collaboration in supporting each child''s development.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
South Central HeadStart
Twin Falls, ID
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Conducted home visits to assess child development and family needs.
- Developed individualized education plans for children and families.
- Facilitated parenting workshops to enhance family engagement and skills.
- Collaborated with community resources to connect families with support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support for child development.
- Called other agencies to provide child's health, dental information.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, ORSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Respectful
- Positive
- Professional
- Good team work
- Documentation and record keeping
Certification
- CDA
- First Aide & CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Head Start Home Visitor
South Central HeadStart
03.2013 - 05.2013
Toddler Tacher
Community Council of Idaho
06.1999 - Current
Early Childhood Care And Education
Treasure Valley Community College