Lisa Santiago
Orange City
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 11 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
Debary Sonshine Academy
02.2015 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Assistant Infant Teacher
Longlife Memories Learning Center
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Andover, MA06.2007
Skills
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Early Childhood Education
- Activity Planning
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Safety Monitoring and Management
Certification
DCF 45 Hours
Staff Credential Verification, NECC, 08/21/2023- 10/17/2026
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
Debary Sonshine Academy
02.2015 - Current
Assistant Infant Teacher
Longlife Memories Learning Center
05.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawrence Technical School