Joshua Carrasquillo
Springfield,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic Skilled Teacher versed in improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Fosters parent-child-school relationship through rich and proactive communication. Creates and implements lesson plans focused on cognition, language development and creative expression. Versed in curriculum, goals, objectives and areas of child development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Kids Place Inc.
Holyoke, MA
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.
- Used crowd management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Paraprofessional
Quaboag Regional School District
Ware, MA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Valley Opportunity Council
Chicopee, MA
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Supervised playground activities during outdoor playtime sessions including monitoring equipment use for safety purposes.
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
Springfield, MA
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Verified and collected client payments.
- Encouraged guests to participate in rewards programs to promote brand loyalty.
- Performed nightly audit of cash register drawers to verify accuracy of funds on hand.
Education
GED -
Central Highschool
Springfield, MA02-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
STCC
Springfield, MASkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Mathematics Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Key decision making
- First-aid and CPR
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Child Development
- Classroom Organization
- Bilingual in Spanish and english
- Calm and patient
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
Certification
- Lead Teacher Certification
- Paraprofessional Certified
- CPR First Aid & AED Certified
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Kids Place Inc.
07.2023 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional
Quaboag Regional School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool Lead Teacher
Valley Opportunity Council
04.2021 - 09.2022
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
01.2019 - 03.2021
GED -
Central Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
STCC