nilda Delgado
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic Head VPK Teacher with a proven track record at Baymeadow Children Academy, enhancing literacy development through innovative phonics-based instruction. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher communication and implementing individualized learning plans, I excel in creating engaging classroom environments that promote social-emotional learning and academic growth. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I support diverse learners effectively.
Professional educator with demonstrated expertise in early childhood education and leadership. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving measurable educational outcomes. Known for reliability, effective communication, and ability to inspire both students and colleagues.
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.
Proactive and caring worker with 10 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.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Vpk Teacher
Baymeadow Children Aacademy
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Boosted parent involvement through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Reduced disciplinary issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Increased attendance rates through proactive outreach to families experiencing challenges or barriers to attending school regularly.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
- Expanded curriculum to incorporate STEM topics, increasing interest in science and technology fields.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- 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.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Head VPK Teacher
World Class Academy
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Promoted a love of reading by incorporating diverse literature selections into daily lessons and creating an inviting classroom library space.
- Established strong connections with local community organizations, resulting in valuable partnerships and resources for the VPK program.
- Mentored new teachers in VPK program best practices, leading to increased consistency across classrooms.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure the success of all students, regardless of their abilities or needs.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Boosted parent involvement through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Reduced disciplinary issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Increased attendance rates through proactive outreach to families experiencing challenges or barriers to attending school regularly.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
Preschool Teacher Leader
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
09.2013 - 07.2020
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Promoted diversity within the classroom by incorporating multicultural materials and lessons that celebrated various cultural backgrounds of students.
- Organized successful parent-teacher conferences, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student performance and expectations for continued success.
- Provided individualized attention to students struggling with specific concepts, offering targeted interventions to boost achievement levels.
- Coordinated special events or programs for the preschool community, strengthening bonds between students, families, and staff members.
- Championed inclusive practices within the preschool setting by adapting curriculum content as needed for children with differing abilities or needs, ensuring equal opportunity for all learners.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in early childhood education for continuous improvement of teaching methods.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, leading to improved student outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- 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.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Airline Customer Service Agent
Air Jamaica
03.1999 - 10.2000
- Provided exceptional customer service with empathetic listening and effective problem-solving skills.
- Managed passenger boarding process, maintaining orderliness and timeliness during busy periods.
- Kept up-to-date on flight schedules to provide accurate information for travelers seeking assistance.
- Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, implementing solutions that addressed concerns adequately.
- Utilized strong attention-to-detail skills when reviewing passenger documents for accuracy before issuing boarding passes.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free travel experience.
- Maintained calm under pressure while managing stressful situations involving delayed or canceled flights.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve high levels of performance in demanding situations.
- Fostered a welcoming environment at the gate area by engaging in friendly conversations with travelers and attending promptly to their concerns.
- Streamlined check-in processes for faster service, resulting in reduced wait times.
- Conducted thorough ticket verification to maintain airline security standards and prevent fraud incidents.
- Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.
- Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
- Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
Education
Brentwood High School
Brentwood, NYEarly Childhood Care And Education
Long Island University
Brentwood, NYNo Degree - C.D.A EARLY CHILDHOOD
FSU UNIVERSITY
West Palm Beach, FLBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL09-1990
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY06-1984
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Early childhood education
- Literacy development
- Mathematics instruction
- Child assessment
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Physical fitness
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
Certification
- C.D.A Earlychildhood Training - 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Vpk Teacher
Baymeadow Children Aacademy
04.2023 - 08.2025
Head VPK Teacher
World Class Academy
03.2020 - 08.2024
Preschool Teacher Leader
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
09.2013 - 07.2020
Airline Customer Service Agent
Air Jamaica
03.1999 - 10.2000
Brentwood High School
Early Childhood Care And Education
Long Island University
No Degree - C.D.A EARLY CHILDHOOD
FSU UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Suffolk County Community College
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