Years Of Experience
Milagros Cortes
VPK Teacher
Casselberry,FL
Summary
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Proactive and caring worker with 32 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Dedicated teacher provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 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. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
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Work History
VPK Teacher
Longwood Christian Academy
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Assisted and supervised 6 children through entire school day
Teachers Assistant
Royal Academy Preschool
07.2013 - Jul2015
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
VPK Teacher
Life In Colors Academy
Jul2013 - May2015
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day
Teacher's Assistant
Church Of God Holliness
Aug2007 - May2013
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
VPK Teacher
First Assembly Of God
Aug1991 - May2007
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Assisted and supervised 8 children through entire school day.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Education
CDA - Child Care Education
Smart Horizons
1280 SW 36th Ave #104,Pompano Beach Fl 3306909.2019
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Universidad Interamericana De Ponce
104 Turpeaux Ind Park Mercedita, PR 007151981
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Tutoring Expertise
- Home Schooling Knowledge
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Performance Improvement
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Effective Listening
- Professional Caregiver
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Classroom Discipline
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Experiential Learning
- Spanish Language Proficiency
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Activity Demonstrations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Color Recognition Support
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Enforce Classroom Rules
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- State Certification and Accreditation
- Student Needs Assessments
- Connect with Parents
- Student Learning Support
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Professional nanny
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
VPK Teacher
Longwood Christian Academy
06.2020 - 09.2023
Teachers Assistant
Royal Academy Preschool
07.2013 - Jul2015
VPK Teacher
Life In Colors Academy
Jul2013 - May2015
Teacher's Assistant
Church Of God Holliness
Aug2007 - May2013
VPK Teacher
First Assembly Of God
Aug1991 - May2007
CDA - Child Care Education
Smart Horizons
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Universidad Interamericana De Ponce
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