Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development milestones. Background in leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for young children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Possess skills of adaptability to various situations and genuine empathy for children's' needs. Skilled in behavior management strategies, patient, and effective engagement with children of all ages.
Was put in charge with mixed age groups from two to five years old. Did circle time, lesson plans, monthly planning, and newsletter communication with parents. Potty-trained two year olds. Worked with each child individually and created seven learning center curriculums.
Was put in charge of a three-year old preschool classroom with a mentor for sixty days and then on my own. Set up seven learning centers on top of doing circle time. Handled monthly scheduling, and created lesson plans and newsletters for children's parents. Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress. Achievement: Children became more involved with writing skills, learning to write their names, letters, and numbers, as well as how to draw shapes and incorporate color and words.
Worked with two year olds in conjunction with another teacher. My responsibilities included leading the older two year olds, setting up a circle time and a centers like manipulatives, writing, math, and literacy. I also worked with them on potty training , along with recognizing colors, shapes, numbers, and letters. Prepared student for preschool independency.
Earned certification as a child development associate in San Antonio,Tx, with the National Accreditation Education for Young Children
For the last three years, I've taken on tutoring students who are having problems with reading and phonics in the common core area of school. I currently tutor eight students in the afternoons, Monday through Friday.