Nina DeMello
Merchandise Associate
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher with over 10 years of experience in creating engaging lesson plans and promoting cognitive development. Known for effective communication with parents and collaboration with educators to support student progress and well-being. I am also an effective communicator with clients such as parents, families and also communicate with co -workers and volunteers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Unity Council
Oakland, CA
2018.10 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered social and emotional growth in children.
- Implemented daily activities promoting cognitive and physical development in preschoolers.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Led classroom activities that stimulated physical, mental, and social development in preschoolers.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance and support throughout the day.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and techniques.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Created a safe, nurturing atmosphere conducive to early childhood learning experiences.
- Coordinated group activities that enhanced teamwork and communication skills among students.
- Facilitated group activities encouraging teamwork and communication among children.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
Preschool Teacher
Spanish Speaking
Oakland, California
2004.01 - 2016.07
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's social and emotional growth.
- Implemented daily activities that promote cognitive and physical development in preschoolers.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance and support as needed throughout the day.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA2012-05
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child assessments
- Classroom management
- Activity facilitation
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
- Collaboration with educators
- Inclusive teaching strategies
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Toileting and feeding
- Special needs support
- Supply management
- Inclusive lesson adaptation
- Physical fitness
- Curriculum planning
- Child safety procedures
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Head start programs
- Observational skills
- Special education
- Classroom organization
- Personal hygiene support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Bilingual in [language]
- Training in food handling preparation
- Certified in early childhood education
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student records management
- Social skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Effective listening
- Play-based learning approaches
- Calm and patient
- Empathy and compassion
- Development observation
- Excellent classroom management
- Safety procedures
- Activity planning
- Child development expertise
- Student engagement and development
- Progress monitoring
Affiliations
- I like to volunteer at Alameda County Food Bank
- I like taking group classes at the 24 Hour Fitness
- I am participating in church activities
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Unity Council
2018.10 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Spanish Speaking
2004.01 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, East Bay