Maria-Victoria Centeno
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with expertise in childhood education at The Learning Experience, fostering strong relationships with families and enhancing children's social development. Proficient in Spanish and CPR trained, I create engaging lesson plans and maintain a safe, nurturing environment, ensuring each child's unique needs are met through individualized support and collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
02.2023 - 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.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
O2B Kids
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Built trust among toddlers and their families by maintaining consistent communication about daily activities, upcoming events, and any concerns that arose.
- Facilitated imaginative play experiences by providing a wide variety of materials and resources for children to explore independently or collaboratively as a group.
- Developed strong partnerships with fellow educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure the overall success of the classroom environment.
- Continually reflected on personal teaching practices, seeking feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas for improvement or growth in order to better serve the needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop individualized lesson plans for each child, focusing on their unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Assisted in the implementation of daily routines, including mealtime, naptime, outdoor play, and transitions between activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for children with special needs to ensure their successful integration into the group setting.
Private Nanny
Vecellio Family
09.2015 - 03.2021
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Education
Music
Royal Palm Beach High School
Royal Palm Beach, FL05-2012
Skills
- Knowledge of child development
- Encouraging motivation
- Childhood education expertise
- Proficient in Spanish
- Proficient in assisting special needs children
- Relationship building
- Laundry
- CPR training
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation safety
- Household management
- Potty training assistance
- Schedule creation and maintenance
Certification
- Early Childhood Development 45 Hours
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Toddler Teacher
O2B Kids
04.2021 - 01.2023
Private Nanny
Vecellio Family
09.2015 - 03.2021
Music
Royal Palm Beach High School
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