JACQUELYN COTI
Modesto
Summary
Friendly and energetic early childhood teacher with nineteen years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Children’s crisis center
Modesto
10.2021 - Current
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Monitored children progress and documented any changes or issues.
- Promoted positive behavior reinforcement strategies when appropriate.
- Maintained cleanliness of children environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Educated families about available resources within the community that can provide additional support.
- Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques according to established protocols.
- Ensured safety of all children at all times while providing respite care services.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Observed children to record development.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
Pre K Teacher
Tender Hearts
Modesto
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in the classroom
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interest and learning styles of children
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
- Managed classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
- Design of structured learning experiences combined with play activities for each developmental stage
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Wrote out weekly curriculum
Preschool Teacher
Action Day Primary Plus
San Jose
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Child Caregiver
The Little Home Daycare
San Jose
09.2005 - 08.2016
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Cared for children ages six weeks old to five year olds in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Food preparation
- Lesson planning
- Daycare management
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Crisis intervention
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Bilingual English/Spanish
References
Upon request
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Children’s crisis center
10.2021 - Current
Pre K Teacher
Tender Hearts
03.2020 - 10.2021
Preschool Teacher
Action Day Primary Plus
08.2016 - 11.2019
Child Caregiver
The Little Home Daycare
09.2005 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
De Anza College