Natalie Navarro
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated early childhood professional knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices in the childcare and early childhood settings. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and open minded approach to problem solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Support Coach
Early Learning Coalition Of Manatee County
Palmetto, Florida
11.2021 - Current
- Implement the Nemours Bright Start! Early Literacy reading program to children in 3 year-old classrooms and VPK (Preschool)
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Assistant Director
Kiddie Academy-Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch, FL
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Conduct tours of the facility to prospective families and enroll students.
- Maintain monthly VPK and School Readiness files and submissions to Early Learning Coalition.
Childcare Center Director
Ladybug and Friends Daycare
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintain and run a child care center under DCFS rules and regulations as the Center Director.
- Hiring and overseeing staff as well as maintaining files, observations, and guidance to teachers.
- Daily office work duties including answering emails, phone, conducting tours of facility, payroll processing, among many other responsibilities and high expectations.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Advocate Medical Group- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Propose and formulate new ideas for clinical research and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO's).
- Analyze and translate statistical data into reports and meaningful formats.
- Speak with and develop a trusting rapport with patients to complete surveys, forms, and discussions regarding research projects and data collection.
- Collaborate with nurses and physicians to develop new, innovative ways to improve quality and delivery of patient care in brain and spine surgery, and neuroscience.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ladybug and Friends Daycare
Chicago, IL
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Create and implement a safe, nurturing and fun environment for students 3-5 years-old to learn and play.
- Engage children in large and small group instruction and promote growth in all domains of development.
- Discuss developmental concerns and progress with families and create new ways to help children learn in the best possible ways.
- Work in collaboration with co-teacher to write weekly lesson plans and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
Oak Lawn, IL
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly, and timely manner.
- Serve customers orders quickly and efficiently.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Provide research support by developing new ideas for study, draft and propose methodology.
- Prepare participant surveys, run participants in a laboratory setting and analyze data utilizing SPSS.
- Code qualitative and quantitative participant responses.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Penny Lane School
Chicago Ridge, IL
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Responsibilities included overseeing the children and providing a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Wrote lesson plans, recorded observations of children's work, engaged in large and small group instruction with children.
- Communicated and worked with families to promote effective learning and development for their child.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child in a three-year old classroom.
Lead Brand Representative, Sales Associate
Limited Too
Chicago Ridge, IL
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Advised and assisted customers with selecting clothing and accessories for purchase.
- Inform customers of current promotions and offers to ensure satisfaction.
- Promoted to Lead Brand Representative (LBR)- Level 1 management o Duties included overseeing employees on sales floor and reinforcing positive selling strategies with other employees o Balancing cash registers and completing appropriate paperwork at opening and/or closing of the store o Addressing customer questions and complaints in a polite and efficient manner Activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Student assessments
- Student safety
- Individual and group instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavior Management
- Lesson development
- Evidence-based programs
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Timeline
Instructional Support Coach
Early Learning Coalition Of Manatee County
11.2021 - Current
Assistant Director
Kiddie Academy-Lakewood Ranch
08.2021 - 11.2021
Childcare Center Director
Ladybug and Friends Daycare
09.2019 - 06.2021
Clinical Research Coordinator
Advocate Medical Group- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ladybug and Friends Daycare
09.2015 - 07.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
DePaul University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
10.2012 - 09.2015
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Penny Lane School
08.2009 - 09.2012
Lead Brand Representative, Sales Associate
Limited Too
04.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University
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