Joselyn Girao
Queens,NY
Summary
Excited, diligent and highly organized Early Education Childhood Educator with over 7 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children. Enthusiastic educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Passionate to help teachers and educational staff grow and develop. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in early childhood education. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Bright Horizons At East Village
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Managed budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
- Led professional development meetings on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
- Assist director with interviewing, hiring and onboarding staff. Ensure that reference checks and required background checks are completed and reviewed in accordance with company policies and licensing regulations before new employee’s start date.
- Uses education quality tools (e.g., internal quality measurement tools, ECERS, NAEYC, CLASS), to assess program and curriculum implementation and develop plan of action for improvement for self and supports this process across assigned age groups.
- Supports teachers in center with use of Bright Horizons’ planning and child assessment tools.
- Supports implementation of The Pyramid Model and identifies interventions for behavior
challenges. - Participate in administration of and implementation of programs to promote inclusive and positive work environment and engage and retain staff.
- Keep team focused and motivated by offering balanced and constructive feedback at regular intervals, rewarding successful
outcomes, and promptly addressing poor performance with guidance from director. - Develop positive relationships with colleagues, staff and families through professional and respectful communication and
collaboration. Proactively work to resolve issues and concerns. - Instruct teaching teams about full scope of classroom responsibility and in techniques for taking initiative and sharing
responsibilities as team. - Lead teams through communication, collaboration, and discussion of individual children’s needs,
services and curriculum planning. wing tracking procedures. - Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Viewed as leader within school community by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of role – from interactions with colleagues to parent-meetings
3-K Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and management.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Lead Educator
ABC Child Center
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Supervised group of 15 students.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Conducted classroom evaluation, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Mentored educators through teaching experiences, providing constructive feedback on their performance and growth.
- Provided ongoing guidance to educators regarding best practices in instructional design, classroom management techniques, and student assessments strategies.
Assistant Teacher
Friends Together Nursery
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate activities and programs for children 3 months to 4 years old. Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents, including details such as behavior and personal growth.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.Maintained an effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and gross motor play.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Updated records of contact, medical and progress information.
Manager
Buttercooky Bakery
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Verified functionality and code compliance of cooking equipment and utensils for optimal customer protection.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise and team performance.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on various tasks, including resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY05.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY06.2018
High School Diploma -
The Mary Louis Academy
Jamaica, NY06.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Classroom management
- Early Childhood Education
- Student Engagement
- Student records management
- Teacher Training
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum coordination
Timeline
3-K Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Director
Bright Horizons At East Village
07.2021 - Current
Lead Educator
ABC Child Center
01.2018 - 07.2021
Assistant Teacher
Friends Together Nursery
06.2015 - 01.2018
Manager
Buttercooky Bakery
06.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
The Mary Louis Academy
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