Margarita Nikolopoulos
Bergenfield,NJ
Summary
Child care and education support professional with strong foundation in classroom supervision, child development, and routine management. Experienced in behavior support, incident documentation, and coordination of daily activities. Maintains safe, organized learning environments that strengthen positive social interaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY
Bergenfield, NJ
02.2026 - Current
- Created a nurturing and engaging environment that ensured children's safety and supported their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Assisted lead teachers with classroom instruction and developmentally appropriate learning activities to enhance student engagement.
- Managed classroom routines, including meals and transitions, to maintain order and uphold licensing and safety standards.
- Communicate professionally with families and staff regarding children's progress, needs, and daily experiences.
Childcare Worker
BERGENFIELD SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE CENTER INC.
Bergenfield, NJ
09.2022 - 03.2026
- Supervised and tutored K-6 students in structured before- and after-school programs, enhancing academic performance and social skills.
- Maintained a safe and organized environment for 40+ students and supported daily program routines.
- Provided emotional support and behavior guidance, facilitating conflict resolution and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with families and staff to foster student success and well-being, ensuring personalized support and engagement.
Assistant Director (Seasonal)
BOROUGH OF BERGENFIELD RECC
Bergenfield, NJ
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated Bergenfield recreation programs and seasonal community activities.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Reviewed program registrations and resolved participant service questions.
- Enforced borough policies, safety rules, and recreation procedures.
- Communicated with parents and staff and completed incident documentation.
Group Leader, Before Care Program
ALPHABEST EDUCATION
River Edge, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated creativity, positive peer relationships, and social development through engaging structured activities.
- Supervised children in before-care programming, ensuring safety and fostering a welcoming environment.
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational and recreational programming during daily transitions.
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Studies, Social Work
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Paramus, NJ12-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Child engagement techniques
- Lesson planning
- Safety compliance
- Time management and organization
- Conflict resolution
- Parent communication
- Classroom teamwork
Certification
HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR | AED - Child/Infant/Adult Issued July 2026 | Expires July 2028
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Director (Seasonal)
BOROUGH OF BERGENFIELD RECC
01.2024 - 01.2025
Childcare Worker
BERGENFIELD SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE CENTER INC.
09.2022 - 03.2026
Group Leader, Before Care Program
ALPHABEST EDUCATION
09.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Professional Studies, Social Work
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE