Nicaya Falcon
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced lead teacher and house manager skilled in coordinating household operations and mentoring new educators. Proven track record in implementing effective behavior management strategies and enhancing cognitive development for young learners, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
Overview
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1
Language
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny/House Manager
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New York, New York
06.2017 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations and logistics for household activities and schedules, ensuring smooth functioning and adherence to routines.
- Collaborated with parents to create consistent routines and schedules.
- Engaged with parents regularly to provide updates on children's progress, address concerns, and discuss any issues related to their care.
- Assisted with homework and educational projects to enhance learning experiences.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Developed budgets for household expenses, monitoring expenditures closely.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
KinderCare Learning Centers
New York, New York
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored for two-year-old learners.
- Implemented daily routines to enhance cognitive and motor skill development in children.
- Collaborated with parents to support child development and education goals.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in order to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Supervised classroom staff, assigning duties and ensuring adherence to safety standards for a secure learning environment.
- Ensured that all relevant health and safety regulations were met within the classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management and curriculum delivery strategies.
- Identified areas of improvement within the program based on feedback from parents, administrators, and other stakeholders.
Teaching Assistant
Creative Academy
New York, New York
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered targeted one-on-one support for special needs students, fostering their academic and social growth.
- Enhanced individual student learning through personalized attention and guidance tailored to unique needs.
- Monitored student progress and communicated observations to lead teachers effectively.
- Facilitated group activities, encouraging collaboration and social skills among students.
- Collaborated with parents during conferences, sharing actionable insights on student development and progress.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom space.
Teaching Assistant
Lefferts Garden Montessori
New York, New York
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Guided children in practical life skills, fostering independence and building confidence.
- Created nurturing learning environment that promoted exploration and supported independent learning.
- Employed Montessori philosophy to foster each child's potential with dignity and respect.
- Organized educational materials and resources to support engaging daily classroom activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY09-2026
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Educational programming
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Educational assessment
- Effective communication
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
KinderCare Learning Centers
07.2022 - 01.2024
Teaching Assistant
Creative Academy
03.2021 - 01.2022
Private Nanny/House Manager
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06.2017 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Lefferts Garden Montessori
06.2017 - 03.2021
Some College (No Degree) -
New York City College of Technology