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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Laizamadelys Otero Rivera

Chicago,IL

Summary

Hard-working lead preschool teacher with over 22 years of experience who thrives on the happiness of children and families from all backgrounds. Bilingual and communicative with a background in Early childhood education. Maintains an orderly and neat classroom, and a professional and positive attitude with colleagues and families.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

JCYS Lincoln Square
02.2019 - Current
  • Assisted and supervised 10-20 children through the entire school day.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
  • Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness, and develop strategies to improve assistance.
  • Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring the availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
  • Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring the availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
  • Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
  • Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
  • Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.
  • Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency by streamlining daily routines and procedures, saving valuable instructional time for academic learning opportunities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track preschoolers' progress in key developmental areas, using data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans accordingly.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
  • Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
  • Built strong connections with local community organizations, securing resources and support for school events and student enrichment activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional, and physical skills.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in the learning process.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored the classroom to verify a safe and secure environment. skills, the learning process, and emotional growth.
  • Monitored the classroom to verify a safe and secure environment.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Monitored the classroom to verify a safe and secure environment. in the classroom.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in the classroom.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.

Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers. classroom.

Nanny/Babysitter

Self Employed
05.1998 - 08.2017

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster
Scranton, PA
10.2017

Bachelor’s Degree - undefined

Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Associate’s degree - undefined

Bryant Stratton College
Buffalo, NY
12.2021

Skills

  • Special needs support
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Fine motor skills
  • Sensory integration
  • Early childhood education
  • Outdoor learning
  • Learning assessment skills
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Artistic expression
  • Social skills development
  • Nutrition education
  • Parent communication
  • Literacy development
  • Gross motor skills
  • Background in education
  • Curriculum development
  • Health and safety
  • Music and movement
  • Science exploration
  • Creative lesson plans
  • Language development
  • Visual supervision
  • Child assessment
  • Classroom management experience
  • Growth portfolios
  • Classroom organization
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum planning
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Child development
  • Training in food handling and preparation
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Supply management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Performance improvement
  • Child development expertise
  • Safety procedures
  • Behavior management
  • Activity planning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Student records management
  • Observational skills
  • Child safety procedures
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Effective listening
  • Calm and patient
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Toileting and feeding
  • Certified in early childhood education
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Social skill building
  • Proficient in childcare management software
  • Communicating with parents and teachers
  • Child CPR and first aid
  • Daily schedule creation
  • Student behavior and progress reporting
  • Student engagement and development
  • Emotional support and development
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Numbers and alphabet lessons
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Coordinating with teachers and specialists
  • Promoting social and emotional development
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Problem-solving
  • Play-based learning
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Supervising classroom activities
  • Creative thinking
  • Clear and direct communication
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Data entry
  • Color recognition support
  • Parent and guardian relations
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Age-appropriate curriculum
  • Instructional exhibits and displays

Accomplishments

    Completed the Leadership Fellowship

    May 2024

Affiliations

JUF

PJ Library

Certification

CPR/First Aid

June 2024

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

JCYS Lincoln Square
02.2019 - Current

Nanny/Babysitter

Self Employed
05.1998 - 08.2017

Bachelor’s Degree - undefined

Depaul University

Associate’s degree - undefined

Bryant Stratton College

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster
Laizamadelys Otero Rivera