Konny Fernandez
Middlesex,NJ
Summary
My name is Konny Fernandez, and I am a bilingual American citizen, proudly born in Costa Rica. I have developed a strong foundation in customer service and client relations through diverse professional roles and personal experiences. My journey commenced at McDonald’s right after I graduated from high school in Costa Rica, where I gained crucial skills in customer interaction and teamwork within a dynamic environment.
Transitioning to Teleperformance, I worked diligently as a Customer Service Agent, managing inquiries and resolving issues for various clients from the United States. This role refined my capacity to handle challenges with professionalism and empathy, enhancing my communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Upon moving to the United States, I ventured into education and joined The Cottage School in 2014, where I found joy in inspiring and guiding students. My passion for nurturing young learners led me to become a lead teacher at Sunshine Preschool, enabling me to foster growth in a supportive educational environment.
Currently, I serve as a lead teacher in the Pre-K room at KinderCare Learning Centers, where I create and implement engaging educational programs that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development among young children. My teaching philosophy emphasizes individualized learning and cultivates an environment rich in curiosity and exploration.
I am a dedicated advocate for individuals, particularly within education, and I believe wholeheartedly in the transformative power of learning. With over a decade of experience working with diverse groups, I am committed to making a significant and positive impact in every educational setting I am honored to be part of.
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Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
The Cottage School
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Spanish Language Immersion.
- Organic education.
- Use of Positive discipline.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Baby Sitter
Victoria Rocco
08.2015 - 05.2021
- I worked for the Rocco family for five years.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Read and teach children simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of linens.
Lead Teacher
Sunshine Preschool And Infant Care
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Created and maintained diverse strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials, and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2020 - Current
- Maintain a safe learning environment.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Protected children in class at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.
- Assisted and supervised 17 children through entire school day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sending Daily notes, bathroom updates, meals, naptime and pictures to parents.
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
National University
La Jolla, CAHigh School Diploma -
Liceo Unesco
Costa Rica 2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJSkills
- Family Involvement
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Spanish Language (Writing and Speaking)
- CPR
- An ability to build good working relationships with both students and adults
- Good organizational skills
- Flexibility and creativity
- Enjoy working with children
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to manage groups of students and deal with challenging behavior
- Active Learning
- Positive Student Engagement
- Early childhood knowledge
- Lesson plan development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Training and Development
- Good at using apps to update parents
Certification
CDA Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
Sunshine Preschool And Infant Care
06.2019 - 08.2020
Baby Sitter
Victoria Rocco
08.2015 - 05.2021
Teacher Assistant
The Cottage School
09.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
National University
High School Diploma -
Liceo Unesco
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Raritan Valley Community College
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