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Magdalena Jackelin  Laynez Herrera

Magdalena Jackelin Laynez Herrera

Centreville,VA

Summary

Compassionate childcare educator experienced in implementing play-based learning strategies and hands-on activities. Proven ability to enhance children's social and cognitive skills while maintaining a positive classroom environment and collaborating with parents on developmental progress.

Work History

Childcare Educator

Virginia
Centreville, VA
05.2026 - 2028
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted child development and learning outcomes.
  • Facilitated interactive activities to enhance social skills and cognitive growth in children.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns effectively.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to support diverse learning styles.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
  • Led workshops for parents on developmental milestones and effective parenting techniques.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
  • Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.

Education

High School Diploma -

Imebco
Guatemala
10.2019

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Early childhood education
  • Hygiene practices
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Play-based learning
  • Personal care activities
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Bilingual in [English & Spanish]
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Arts, crafts, and games
  • Emergency procedures
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Faculty collaboration
  • CPR and first aid

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Childcare Educator

Virginia
05.2026 - 2028

High School Diploma -

Imebco