Maya White
Bloomfield
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning through play and curiosity. Experience in classroom setting up to twenty (20) children and with children ages newborn to fifteen.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Renbrook School
08.2023 - Current
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Nanny/Household Manager
Private Family
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth for three (3) children.
- Maintained well organized house, including oversight of food, errands and schedules.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and encourage curiosity.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
House Manager
King Family
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented household organization to ensure daily activities and schedules ran smoothly
- Developed and implemented preschool curriculum for three year old child during midst of COVID-19 pandemic
- Organized all extracurricular activities for children including organized sports, music lessons, and playdates
- Maintained well organized house, including oversight of food and clothing budgets and needs
Private Nanny
King Family
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Primary caregiver for five (5) children while father traveled for work.
- Responsible for five children including meals, laundry, and daily routine.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Implemented and maintained age appropriate feeding and sleep schedule for newborn while managing 4 older children.
Team Leader
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Led five peers to provide developmentally appropriate
educational activities, with a focus on language and literacy, to young children. - Coached team members by modeling developmentally appropriate practices and guiding reflection and discussion related to adult practice and children’s development.
- Coordinated team administration, including facilitating well organized team meetings, managing notes and records, and communicating regularly with classroom teachers and the team’s site manager/supervisor.
Corps Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Worked as an AmeriCorps member to provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationship to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success
- Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children's language and literacy skills
- Collaborated with a team of five Corps members to plan twice weekly in-classroom activities for a class of twenty preschool children
- Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Education
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA05.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Educational Support
- Parent Communication
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Early Childhood Development
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Reggio Emilia inspired learning
- Play based learning
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Renbrook School
08.2023 - Current
Nanny/Household Manager
Private Family
09.2022 - 08.2023
House Manager
King Family
05.2020 - 08.2022
Team Leader
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
09.2018 - 05.2020
Corps Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
09.2017 - 09.2018
Private Nanny
King Family
05.2017 - 08.2022
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Education
College of The Holy Cross
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