Heather Skelly-Magliaro
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced professional knowledgeable about managing school schedules, extracurricular activities, and entertainment to achieve optimal playtime and schoolwork balance. Committed to maintaining parent objectives while being compassionate and caring with children. Offers first-rate skills in communication and activity planning.
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Olivia Trachtenberg
Philadelphia
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed daily childcare routines for Olivia Trachtenberg household.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Supervised play, learning activities, and age-appropriate outings.
- Facilitated engaging outings for children including visits to parks and libraries. such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Prepared meals and snacks aligned with children's dietary needs.
- Coordinated school pickups, drop-offs, and activity schedules to ensure timely and safe transportation.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Supported household consistency with calm, attentive care.
- Communicated updates and concerns to Olivia Trachtenberg promptly.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with families through open communication and constructive feedback to foster trust and collaboration.
- Maintained safe, organized children's spaces and personal belongings.
Assistant Teacher
Our House Montessori
Philadelphia, PA
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Supported lead teacher in Our House Montessori classroom routines and transitions.
- Guided children through practical life and sensorial work.
- Prepared Montessori learning materials for daily hands-on activities.
- Monitored classroom safety and maintained orderly learning spaces.
- Assisted with snack time, cleanup, and personal care routines.
- Observed child behavior and shared notes with teaching staff.
- Helped children build independence through calm, patient direction.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
Lead Teacher
AJ Preschool and Infant Center
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
09.2010 - 07.2016
- Planned daily preschool and infant lesson activities aligned with age groups.
- Supervised classroom routines for nap, meals, play, and transitions.
- Guided assistant teachers through classroom tasks and child supervision.
- Communicated with parents about child progress, behavior, and center policies.
- Observed children for developmental needs and reported concerns to leadership.
- Prepared learning materials, toys, and activity stations for daily instruction.
- Modeled positive behavior management during group play and classroom conflicts.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Education
Associate Degree in Child Development - Early Childhood Education
Manor College
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 09.2011 - 12.2011
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 09.1994 - 06.1996
Creative And Perfoming Arts
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Childcare routines
- Child safety monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Parent communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Effective communication
- Detailed observation
- Emotional intelligence
- Structured routines
- Positive discipline strategies
- Creative activity planning
- Music and dance encouragement
- Outdoor play supervision
- Social skill development
- Creative play
- Childhood development
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior modeling
Timeline
Private Nanny
Olivia Trachtenberg
07.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant Teacher
Our House Montessori
09.2018 - 09.2020
Associate Degree in Child Development - Early Childhood Education
Manor College
09.2011 - 12.2011
Lead Teacher
AJ Preschool and Infant Center
09.2010 - 07.2016
Temple University
09.1994 - 06.1996
Creative And Perfoming Arts