Maggie Segura
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with deep commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering supportive learning environment. Adept at developing and implementing engaging, age-appropriate curricula that cater to individual needs while promoting social and emotional growth. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate effective communication and collaboration with families, colleagues, and community members to ensure holistic approach to child development. Proven ability to create warm, inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child feels valued and encouraged.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Busy Bees Child Development Center
10.2024 - Current
- Lead and instructed teachers and assistant teachers in utilizing strategies for infant care, play-based teaching, and Title 22 requirements
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Early Head Start Teacher
AKA Head Start
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported the transition process for families transitioning out of the program into kindergarten or preschool settings
- Maintained accurate records on each child's progress including notes from observations, assessments
- Completed DRDP observations and ratings for each child
- Organized daily activities to promote socialization, language skills, motor skills, problem solving, and self-help abilities
- Engaged in reflective practice to evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements when needed
- Utilized evidence-based instructional practices based on current research in early childhood education
- Employed creative teaching methods such as storytelling, music, art projects, dramatic play, to engage children in meaningful learning experiences
Teacher Assistant
AKA Head Start
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Used positive descriptive acknowledgement to support positive reinforcement and behavioral management in the classroom
- Assisted Lead Teacher with DRDP observations
- Assisted Lead Teacher in actively supervising and engaging with children
Teacher
Rancho San Diego Kindercare
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction
- Fostered critical thinking, collaboration, and student leadership through hands-on and group activities
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students
- Encouraged students to explore new concepts and interests in the classroom
- Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Applied behavior management strategies to maintain a safe and productive learning environment
Education
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - MUSIC
12.2021
Skills
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Play-Based Learning
- Effective Listening
- Infant Care Techniques
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Professional Development
- Child Development Expertise
- Developmental tracking
- First aid and CPR certified
- Positive role model
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2-3 staff members.
- Supervised groups of up to 8 children from three months to 2 years of age.
- Trained 4 of Busy Bees employees.
- Completed 38.5 professional development hours for SDQPI requirements
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Child Development Teacher Permit
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher - Busy Bees Child Development Center
10.2024 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher - AKA Head Start
02.2024 - 10.2024
Teacher Assistant - AKA Head Start
05.2023 - 02.2024
Teacher - Rancho San Diego Kindercare
12.2021 - 04.2023
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Child Development Teacher Permit
Southwestern College - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.), MUSIC