Manuela Tepan
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Bilingual early childhood professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Education and over 6 years of experience working with children in educational and childcare settings. Experienced in providing nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for infants and young children while supporting their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. Strong ability to create engaging age-appropriate activities and intentionally support developmental milestones through play, movement, sensory experiences, and daily interactions. CPR and First Aid certified. Passionate about creating a safe, warm, and stimulating environment where every child feels supported and encouraged to learn and grow.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Assistant
Childcare Specialist
Fairfield, Connecticut
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated meal support, hygiene care, and nap routines to help maintain consistent childcare operations.
- Secure play experiences were supported through careful indoor activity monitoring and outdoor supervision.
- Maintained daily child notes and communicated important needs with parents.
- Engaging early learning happened through age-appropriate activities and child-friendly materials.
- Used calm, supportive redirection to help children manage moments of distress.
- Play areas stayed clean and toys and supplies remained sanitized for safe use.
Childcare Provider
Private family
Bronxville, New York
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed strong, trusting relationships with children while providing compassionate and dependable care.
- Provided attentive daily care for children in private family home.
- Managed nap schedules, bedtime routines, and comfort needs for children.
- Prepared meals and snacks following private household routines and dietary needs.
School Counselor
Preescolar Campestre
Colombia
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported the social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of young children in an educational environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and families to identify and address individual children’s needs.
- Designed and supported age-appropriate activities promoting social-emotional learning and healthy development.
- Observed children’s behavior and developmental progress and provided appropriate guidance and support.
- Facilitated a positive, safe, and inclusive environment fostering confidence and interpersonal skills development.
- Utilized knowledge of psychology and child development to enhance children’s well-being and learning.
Education
Bachelor Psychology - Psychology
Universidad De Manizales
Colombia05-2021
Skills
- Childcare supervision
- Activity planning
- Infant and Toddler Care
- Developmental Milestone Support
- Tummy Time & Gross Motor Development
- Safety monitoring
- Personal hygiene management
- Parent engagement
- Dispute resolution
- Social and Emotional Development
- Bilingual Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
- Au pair certificate
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Soñar despierto - Colombia (2018-2020)
- Volunteer, Feeding America - Chicago, IL (2016)
Timeline
Family Assistant
Childcare Specialist
07.2023 - Current
Childcare Provider
Private family
07.2021 - 07.2023
School Counselor
Preescolar Campestre
04.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor Psychology - Psychology
Universidad De Manizales