Mandie Sandoval
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum and foster strong relationships with parents, enhancing child development and learning outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher 5 Infant Room
SAMC CDC
Fresno, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and emotional growth in infants.
- Collaborated with parents to establish communication strategies enhancing child development support at home.
- Assessed developmental milestones, documenting progress and adapting learning strategies as needed.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in infant care and educational activities.
- Led initiatives to enhance classroom organization, improving efficiency of daily routines and activities.
- Implemented behavior management techniques promoting positive interactions among infants and caregivers.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- 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.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Lead Teacher Infant Classroom
Storyland Daycare Center
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
- Monitored student progress, adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
- Organized and led educational activities that promoted social and emotional development.
Associate Teacher
FCC Child Development Center
Fresno, CA
09.2009 - 03.2012
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities to foster cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with educators to create inclusive classroom environments for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and adapted instructional strategies to meet individual needs.
- Assisted in the design of curriculum that aligns with developmental standards and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Fresno State
05-2015
Associate of Science - Child Development
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA03-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher 5 Infant Room
SAMC CDC
03.2016 - Current
Lead Teacher Infant Classroom
Storyland Daycare Center
03.2013 - 03.2016
Associate Teacher
FCC Child Development Center
09.2009 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Fresno State
Associate of Science - Child Development
Fresno City College