Melissa Botelho
Warwick,RI
Summary
Caring, well organized and dependable Infant and Toddler Associate Teacher Lead with 23 years experience at C.H.I.L.D INC. I have worked in many areas within this agency such as Infants and Toddlers, Preschool extended day, second in a Head Start classroom as well as covering for a lead Preschool Head Start classroom. Provides children with a safe and enriching learning environment. Observes and assesses children's development. Plans a curriculum based on each childs stage of development and their individual needs and then implements this using developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher Infants & Toddlers
C.H.I.L.D INC
12.2002 - Current
- Observe children in order to identify those who needed extra help and devised strategies to help them.
- Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Build and maintain productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Watch and document behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
- Plan a weekly curriculum that aligns with each child's individual needs and development level. Implement activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
- Encourage reasoning and problem solving through active exploration and activities.
- Sanitize toys and play areas to ensure the safety and cleanliness within the classroom daily.
- Encourage sensory development by exposing children to a variety of textures.
- Work with a team based environment.
- Maintain consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Manage daily care routines for children including nourishment and hygiene. Such as bottle feeding, serving meals, changing diapers, encourage potty training.
- Commitment to nurturing, inspiring and desire to make every moment a teachable one.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2011
Skills
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Planning and implementing curriculum
- Tailoring curriculum to each child's needs
- Organization skills
- Social skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Creating imagination stimulation
- Problem resolution
- Building positive relationships with parents and children
- First Aid / CPR Certified
- Observing and documenting children's development
- Engaging with children
Timeline
Associate Teacher Infants & Toddlers
C.H.I.L.D INC
12.2002 - Current
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Rhode Island
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