Maria Isabel Arreguin
Buffalo Grove,IL
Summary
Diligent Assistant Site Manager with 20+ years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Illinois licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Site Manager
Brightpoint, Marletta Darnall
07.2014 - Current
- Provide training, coaching, and reflective supervision to early childhood classroom teaching staff, including teachers and Master teachers.
- Be an active collaborator of the Early Head Start and Prevention Initiative Program education teams, working closely with other program staff and leaders.
- Develop relationships with parents and families and encourage their involvement in the Early Head Start and Prevention Initiative education programs.
- Provide leadership and guidance to classroom staff in the development, writing, and implementation of daily lesson plans and classroom routings and transitions; meet weekly with classroom and other staff to review lesson plans and teaching strategies, and discuss child progress.
Family Support Specialist
CEDA, Ray Walker
05.2010 - 12.2014
- Identified families in crisis; determined areas where they needed support.
- Maintained case notes and recorded statistics.
- Implemented social services programs and enrolled families in these programs.
Family Support Specialist
Preschool District #33
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
Education Supervisor
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Provide training, coaching, and reflective supervision to early childhood classroom teaching staff, including teachers and Home Daycare Providers.
- Develop relationships with parents and families and encourage their involvement in the Early Head Start education programs.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Lead Teacher
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes
08.2000 - 07.2005
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Assistant Teacher
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes
07.1997 - 08.2000
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
Masters of Science in Early Childhood Studies -
Walden University
2012
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education -
Kendal College
2010
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Richard J. Daley College
2001
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Head Start Programs
- Adept at Working With Special Needs Children
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Staff Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Coordinating Schedules
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Site Manager
Brightpoint, Marletta Darnall
07.2014 - Current
Family Support Specialist
CEDA, Ray Walker
05.2010 - 12.2014
Family Support Specialist
Preschool District #33
08.2007 - 11.2008
Education Supervisor
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes
07.2005 - 12.2007
Lead Teacher
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes
08.2000 - 07.2005
Assistant Teacher
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes
07.1997 - 08.2000
Masters of Science in Early Childhood Studies -
Walden University
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education -
Kendal College
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Richard J. Daley College
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