Linoshka Santiago
New Britain,CT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
Farmington, Connecticut
10.2025 - Current
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered early childhood learning and curiosity.
- Conducted assessments to monitor and enhance children's progress and growth.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development to inform tailored instructional strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
Family Service Worker
HRA of New Britain
New Britain, Connecticut
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Connected families to valuable resources by conducting thorough assessments and referrals.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through consistent follow-up and genuine empathy.
- Built trusting rapport with children and families, enhancing communication to address and meet case needs effectively.
- Managed caseload, ensuring comprehensive case notes documented all client interactions for accurate tracking and follow-up.
Head Start Teacher
HRA of New Britain
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Applied differentiated instruction techniques to meet diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Enhanced classroom management by applying positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge of best practices in early childhood education.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
HRA of New Britain
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Fostered children's emotional, social, and cognitive development by actively engaging them in diverse classroom activities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families through consistent communication about their child''s progress via emails, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, or phone calls.
- Facilitated engaging circle time sessions featuring songs, movement activities, and collaborative games to enhance social skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT12-2016
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Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Self-awareness
- File management
Languages
Spanish; Native (Speak, Read, Write)
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
10.2025 - Current
Family Service Worker
HRA of New Britain
02.2025 - 10.2025
Head Start Teacher
HRA of New Britain
08.2022 - 02.2025
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
HRA of New Britain
12.2016 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Capital Community College