Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Nicole Santucci

Milford,MA

Summary

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.

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.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1

Worked In home based childcare for 8 years

2
2

Worked in center based childcare for 6 years

Work History

Preschool Teacher

The Learning Experience
Marlborough, MA
11.2020 - Current
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
  • Supervised group of Number student teachers throughout semester.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Enhanced Number-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
  • Used Software to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over Number students.
  • Achieved Result by implementing Technique into daily routines for Area of expertise learning.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Preschool Teacher

Kindercare
Milford , MA
09.2015 - 11.2020
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.

Lead teacher

Home Child Care And Afterschool Services
Medway, MA
09.2003 - Aug2010

Education

Early Childhood Education

Bay State College
Boston, MA
09.1992

Early Childhood Education

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
09.1992

Skills

  • Instructional Techniques
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Enrichment Programs
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Imaginative Play Promotion
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Positive Interactions
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Learning Assessment Skills
  • Volunteer Work Coordination
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Teacher Training
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Activity Demonstrations
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Language Skills Development
  • Curriculum-Based Lessons
  • Parent Communication
  • Safety Management
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Staff Meetings
  • Class Reading

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

The Learning Experience
11.2020 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Kindercare
09.2015 - 11.2020

Lead teacher

Home Child Care And Afterschool Services
09.2003 - Aug2010

Early Childhood Education

Bay State College

Early Childhood Education

Cape Cod Community College
Nicole Santucci