Pamela Peralta
Methuen,MA
Summary
Goal-oriented After School Age Site Manager caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Enthusiastic with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Site Manager After School Age Program
YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Early Head Start Teacher
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council
Lawrence, MA
11.2018 - 12.2023
- Planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning, environment to assure the well-being of children
- Establishing and maintaining positive relationship with parents and coworkers
- Completing documentation in a accurate and timely manner
- Following mandated reporter policies and procedures
- Assistance Provider
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Assistant Daycare Provider
Star Of Wonder Family Daycare
Tarrytown, NY
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Monitored and supervising children constantly throughout the day
- Prepared and served meals and snack following safety and nutrition guidelines
- Maintained a clean and safe environment
- Escorted and monitored children during arrival and departure to and from the bus stop location
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services Administration
Urban College of Boston
Boston, MA 01.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
Boston, MA 09.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies Specialization
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA 03.2023 - Current
Skills
Good writing and communication skillsExcellent classroom managementMulti-taskingProblem- solvingLeadership skills (collaboration and teamwork)Attention to detailFocus costumerAnalytical skillsTime management
Data Entry
Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Multitasking Abilities
First Aid/CPR
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
Self-Motivated
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
PDS Specialist
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies Specialization
Merrimack College
03.2023 - Current
PDS Specialist
03-2023
Site Manager After School Age Program
YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts
01.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - Human Services Administration
Urban College of Boston
01.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
09.2020 - 12.2021
Early Head Start Teacher
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council
11.2018 - 12.2023
Assistant Daycare Provider
Star Of Wonder Family Daycare
06.2017 - 11.2018