Margaret Agosto
Freehold
Summary
Caring, dedicating and enthusiastic educator who aspires to provide children with atmosphere that engaging, safe and adaptive to each child's individual needs.
Compassionate Early Preschool Teacher with background in creating engaging, educational environments for young learners. Demonstrated skills in curriculum development, classroom management and fostering strong relationships with parents and caregivers. Proven ability to foster children's social and cognitive development while ensuring safety and wellbeing. Significant contribution to improved learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Preschool Teacher
Primrose School
08.2016 - 09.2025
- Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children.
- Assesses each child's developmental needs.
- Experience working with 2 to 3 year old children.
- Plans and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision making by the children.
- Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds.
- Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, naptime, and bathroom activities.
- Attends all required staff meetings.
- Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
- Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Teacher Assistant
Young Ideas Nursery School
09.2009 - 06.2016
- Teacher assistant job duties include helping the teachers in performing a number of tasks.
- Provides teacher/student support within both Pre-K and Early Preschool classrooms.
- Administers daily lunch program for all students.
- Manages after school program and daily dismissal procedures.
- Develops creative art programs for children.
- Supervises students during outside play time.
Senior Counselor
Before and After School Care
10.2000 - 10.2005
- Coordinated and implemented before and after school for Pre-K thru 8th grade students.
- Supervised groups of 20+ students.
- Designed and developed art, music, activities for incorporation into school programs.
- Responsible for school supply and budget and inventory.
- Maintained records and attendance, fire drill, students allergies, emergency contact logs.
Education
Diploma -
Woodbridge Vocational Technical High School
09.1984 - 06/1988
Skills
- First Aid
- CPR
- CDA
Languages
Spanish, Native or bilingual proficiency
English
Timeline
Early Preschool Teacher
Primrose School
08.2016 - 09.2025
Teacher Assistant
Young Ideas Nursery School
09.2009 - 06.2016
Senior Counselor
Before and After School Care
10.2000 - 10.2005
Diploma -
Woodbridge Vocational Technical High School
09.1984 - 06/1988