Linda Ferreira
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Senior Client Service Associate
LWS Wealth Advisors
03.2012 - 09.2019
- Assisted brokers and advisors with servicing clients by preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
Education
No Degree -
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJHigh School Diploma -
St. Mary's of The Assumption High School
Elizabeth, NJ06.1982
Skills
- Active Listening
- Head Start Program Knowledge
- Parent Relations
- Time Management
- Classroom Observation
- Sanitation and Hygiene
- Feeding Guidelines Knowledge
- Early Childhood Development
Certification
CDA
CPR
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Client Service Associate
LWS Wealth Advisors
03.2012 - 09.2019
No Degree -
Bloomfield College
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's of The Assumption High School
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