MICHELLE TIRADO
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in collaboration and problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to support team objectives through reliable assistance and timely task completion. Committed to leveraging strengths in communication and adaptability to drive organizational success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Peer Advocate
University Settlement
New York, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Assist families with a child(ren) who has behavioral, developmental, educational, social, emotional or substance use challenges in identifying strengths and needs and developing goals to promote optimum health and wellness.
- Collaborated with 85 families annually to deliver tailored support.
- Coached and modeled parental self and child advocacy when navigating and managing systems.
- Facilitated goal achievement for families by exploring diverse solutions and strategies.
- Accompanied youths and families to meetings and school appointments.
- Make referrals and connect families to needed services and supports.
- Conduct outreach activities and participate in community events.
- Tracked and reported outcomes and goals in an electronic data system to ensure accountability.
- Attended regular supervision and staff meetings, trainings, and organization meetings.
Assistant Teacher/Head Teacher - Dual roles depending on classroom needs
Educational Alliance – Lillian Wald Daycare Center (LWDC)
New York, NY
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Manage day to day classroom activities and support two teachers for children ages two to four years
- Provide Remote learning via ZOOM delivering lessons and socialization exercises during COVID-19
- Prepared lesson materials, activity plans, and demonstrations to enhance classroom engagement and learning experiences.
- Present subject matter to students, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Tutor and assist children individually/small groups to help our student’s master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Updated parents and caregivers on children's progress and development to foster supportive home-school connections. on child’s progress and development needs
- Assist parents/caregivers/family members with social services needs and make referrals for housing, mental health, legal and credit counseling
- Maintain children’s files and records required by Ed Alliance/ Head Start and Department of Education and New York City – immunizations, dietary restrictions, medical needs and allergies to ensure compliance
- Provide data for weekly and quarterly reports using MyHeadStart, Class Dojo and distribute school calendars and events to families
Assistant Teacher
Imagine Early Learn Center
New York, NY
01.2012 - 10.2017
- Maintained child-centered, intentional teaching focus to facilitate growth across developmental domains while differentiating approaches based on individual needs, interests, and behaviors.
- Implemented daily gross motor routines and activities for 50+ children, utilizing indoor gyms, outdoor playgrounds, neighborhood walks, and field trips to enhance physical development.
- Worked with children ages two to three years in a classroom setting of 20 students
- Completed classroom documentation requirements, including lesson plans and portfolios (NAEYC and Children’s Red Portfolios), and documented incidents/accidents to ensure compliance and support child development.
- Facilitated daily hygiene tasks, including handwashing and sanitizing surfaces, in the classroom.
Assistant Teacher/Head Teacher
Emmanuel Day Care Center
New York, NY
04.2009 - 04.2012
- Supervised 55 students ages two to four years in classroom and during field trips, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Instructed and monitored students on proper use and care of equipment and materials, promoting safe practices.
- Coordinated with Group Teacher on lesson plans to align instructional efforts and enhance student learning.
- Observed student performances and recorded relevant information via weekly running records and progress reports.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS Degree - Early Childhood Education
Touro College
New York, NY01-2020
Associates of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Katherine Gibbs College
New York, NY12-2002
Skills
- Outcome tracking
- Client documentation
- Resource navigation
- Resource navigation
- Community outreach
- Family support
Certification
Trauma Smart Coaching & Smart Connect Academy.- 25 hours training – 2019, National Council for Behavioral Health – Certified Mental Health First Aid – 2019, Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS), Child Abuse and Maltreatment Identification, School Violence Prevention and Intervention, Early Literacy, Move to Improve Activity, CPR/AED certified, Mental Health First Aid.
Timeline
Family Peer Advocate
University Settlement
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher/Head Teacher - Dual roles depending on classroom needs
Educational Alliance – Lillian Wald Daycare Center (LWDC)
09.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Teacher
Imagine Early Learn Center
01.2012 - 10.2017
Assistant Teacher/Head Teacher
Emmanuel Day Care Center
04.2009 - 04.2012
BACHELOR OF ARTS Degree - Early Childhood Education
Touro College
Associates of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Katherine Gibbs College