Maria Castelar
Longwood,FL
Summary
Compassionate VPK Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in early childhood education, curriculum development, and classroom management. Excel using empathy, communication, and patience to foster supportive learning environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
VPK Teacher
Babyland Bilingual Academy
Winter Springs, Florida
08.2026 - Current
- Implemented bilingual activities to enhance language development in young children.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through encouragement and support.
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2020 - 11.2023
Education
Dr. Phillips High School
Orlando, FLSkills
- VPK experience
- Early Childhood Education
- Lesson Planning
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Early Literacy & Math Activities
- Social-Emotional Development
- Positive Behavior Support
- Child Safety & Supervision
- Classroom Organization
- Arts & Crafts
- Parent Communication
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Patient & Compassionate Care
- Bilingual: English & Portuguese
Certification
- Florida DCF Child Care Training
45-Hour Child Care Training — Completed - Professional Development
Planning to pursue additional Florida DCF VPK/CDA-related training and credentials to continue advancing my career in Early Childhood Education.
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
VPK Teacher
Babyland Bilingual Academy
08.2026 - Current
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
02.2020 - 11.2023
Dr. Phillips High School