Patricia Mendes-Nevitt
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Experienced trilingual Early Childhood Care Professional with over 15 years of experience. Skilled in building strong relationships with children and their parents/guardians, prioritizing meeting their needs with a professional and courteous approach. Committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for children to flourish and develop.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/ Teacher
Saint Ignatius Preschool
02.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery outcomes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving data-informed decision-making processes.
School Director
The Sprout Academy – Montessori
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Proper staff scheduling and training
- Covering classrooms when needed
- Ensuring state ratios are always met
- Ensure adequate sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed for DCF and ELC
- Experience with making daily and weekly lesson plans
- Experience teaching up to 10 kids at a time
- Willingness to adapt to difficult situations
- Willingness to learn new practices
- Enhanced student achievement through data-driven instruction and continuous assessment of learning outcomes.
Lead Teacher - 3 Years Old
St. Nicholas preschool
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans, enhancing child engagement and learning outcomes.
- Led classroom management initiatives, fostering a positive, inclusive environment for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized learning plans addressing children's unique needs.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on curriculum standards and effective teaching strategies.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans, enhancing child engagement and learning outcomes.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans enhancing child engagement and learning outcomes.
Lead Teacher - 2 Years Old
Leap Forward Academy
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluations, adjusting teaching methods as needed.
Lead Teacher - 1 year old
Precious People Learning Center
06.2016 - 12.2017
Lead cashier
B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits
04.2013 - 05.2015
Nanny
08.2005 - 03.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Ed.
St. Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL12.2021
Associate of Arts - General Education
St. Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL05.2019
G.E.D. - undefined
St Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL01.2012
High School Diploma -
Maria Ribeiro G. Bueno
Sao Paulo, Brazil01.2004
Skills
- Trilingual (fluent) in Portuguese (Brazil), English and Spanish
- General computer experience with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10 and Mac os106
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
Certification
- Childcare facility part 1:
- FACR
- HSAN
- CAAN
- CGAD
- BOSH
- Childcare facility part 2:
- ELC
- UDAP
- ITPR
- Staff Credential
- Director Credential with VPK endorsement
Experience
- 15+ years working with children from newborn to 4 year olds with the following duties:
- Preparing meals
- Feeding
- Bathing
- Changing Diapers
- Entertainment
- Transportation
- Providing a clean and healthy environment for the kids to learn and plan in.
- Timely opening and or closing of the center
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Director/ Teacher
Saint Ignatius Preschool
02.2025 - Current
School Director
The Sprout Academy – Montessori
04.2022 - 01.2025
Lead Teacher - 3 Years Old
St. Nicholas preschool
02.2020 - 04.2022
Lead Teacher - 2 Years Old
Leap Forward Academy
08.2018 - 02.2020
Lead Teacher - 1 year old
Precious People Learning Center
06.2016 - 12.2017
Lead cashier
B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits
04.2013 - 05.2015
Nanny
08.2005 - 03.2008
G.E.D. - undefined
St Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Ed.
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts - General Education
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Maria Ribeiro G. Bueno
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