Maria Cecilia Rodriguez Portillo
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience, skilled in developing engaging curricula and fostering positive learning environments. Recognized for reliability and effective behavior management techniques, I excel in nurturing children's growth through tailored activities and strong parent collaboration, ensuring each child's unique needs are met.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Family
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring children's safety in a home environment.
- Developed educational activities tailored to her individual learning styles.
- Implemented consistent routines to foster security for the child.
- Communicated with parents about child development and behavioral progress.
- Prepared meals and snacks following dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with parents to establish household boundaries and rules.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books.
Lead Teacher
Circle C Child Development Center
04.2018 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with developmental milestones.
- Mentored and trained teaching staff to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational growth and address individual needs.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online materials to facilitate remote learning.
Brand Ambassador
Swarovski
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Developed and executed brand promotion strategies to enhance customer engagement.
- Cultivated relationships with clients, driving loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on promotional events and campaigns.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Educated consumers about product benefits, leading to increased interest and sales conversions.
- Achieved targeted marketing goals by collaborating closely with team members to develop effective strategies for each campaign.
Lead Teacher
The Children’s Courtyard
09.2004 - 06.2009
- Implemented routines in the classroom to cater to varying student requirements effectively.
- Crafted lesson plans that adhered to students' academic demands for improved learning results.
- Utilized continuous assessments to evaluate progress and refine teaching methods.
- Facilitated regular parent interactions, advising reinforcement activities for enhanced student support.
Education
Child Development Associates - Child Development
Council For Professional Recognition
Washington, DC05.2023
Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Activity planning
- Early childhood development
- Arts and crafts
- First aid certified
- Child supervision
- Outdoor activities
- Behavior management techniques
- Reading and storytelling
- Creative play
- Enrichment activities
- Effective team leader
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Language skills
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family
08.2025 - 08.2026
Lead Teacher
Circle C Child Development Center
04.2018 - 06.2025
Brand Ambassador
Swarovski
11.2014 - 04.2018
Lead Teacher
The Children’s Courtyard
09.2004 - 06.2009
Child Development Associates - Child Development
Council For Professional Recognition