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Maria Rivas

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

I am a passionate preschool teacher with a proven track record at A Child's Garden Preschool, Nurturing and supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children as well as fostering positive parent-teacher communication. I am skilled in implementing age-appropriate curriculum, I create engaging learning environments that inspire young learners and support their individual growth. I am eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills and I bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

I provide students with safe and nurturing learning environment. I have 24+ years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills.

I attend professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.

I am dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. I am experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. I have knowledge of classroom management and child development to support young learners.

I am consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs, as well as engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. I am experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. I am dedicated to providing children with a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

A Child's Garden Preschool
10.2001 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Continuously improved teaching methods by seeking feedback from students, parents, and colleagues, as well as staying current on the latest research in early childhood education.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curriculum, addressing the diverse needs of individual students.
  • Designed creative learning centers that fostered independent exploration and problem-solving skills in students.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a stimulating and nurturing environment for early childhood development.
  • Provided support for children experiencing difficulties in socialization or emotional regulation through one-on-one guidance sessions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and achievements for administrative purposes.
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations regarding health, safety, and cleanliness standards within the preschool facility.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication lines to address concerns and provide progress updates.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, strengths, areas for improvement, and set goals for continued success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly through observation, documentation, and portfolio reviews to guide future instruction efforts.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, sharing best practices and providing guidance for a smooth transition into the teaching role.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences for actions.
  • Enhanced children''s learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games in lesson plans.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
  • Adapted teaching materials to suit varied language proficiency levels among students from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted and supervised 16+ children through entire school day.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.

Education

CDA Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Child development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood education
  • Activity planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum planning
  • Social skills development
  • Age-appropriate assessment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Behavior management
  • Parent communication
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Child safety procedures
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Play-based learning approaches
  • Early literacy development
  • Social skill building
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Child CPR and first aid
  • Early childhood development
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Communicating with parents and teachers
  • Motivating and inspiring students
  • Promoting social and emotional development
  • Educational games
  • Parent and guardian relations
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
  • Student needs assessments
  • Fine motor skill development
  • Coordinating with teachers and specialists
  • Basic skills teaching
  • Decision-making
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Parent-teacher conferences
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety monitoring and management
  • Learning strategies
  • Student behavior and progress reporting
  • Interactive teaching
  • Emotional support and development
  • Numbers and alphabet lessons
  • Daily schedule creation
  • Classroom management techniques
  • Clear and direct communication
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Student engagement and development
  • Age-appropriate curriculum
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
  • Creative thinking

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the renewal of my CDA Certificate on 8/17/2023
  • Coached a local soccer team with 10 children.
  • Achieved early education training certificates by completing online training with the OEC with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 2-6 in the development of outdoor learning activities for children.

Affiliations

  • Connecticut's Early Childhood Professional Registry
  • The Counsel of professional Recognition
  • CT ELDS

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR, AED- American Red Cross, August 2024
  • Designated Head Teacher, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood- 2001-present

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

A Child's Garden Preschool
10.2001 - Current

CDA Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Housatonic Community College

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