Phyllis Ferraro
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Merryhill Preschool
Henderson
10.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to preschool children's learning styles.
- Implemented daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young learners.
- Assessed student progress through regular observations and informal assessments to inform instructional strategies.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to enhance engagement and support diverse learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers on effective early childhood education strategies, fostering a collaborative and supportive teaching environment.
Preschool Teacher
Baby Land
Las Vegas
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to preschool children's learning styles.
- Implemented daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young learners.
Preschool Teacher
Children’s learning adventure
Las Vegas
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to preschool children's learning styles.
- Implemented daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young learners.
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Henderson
09.1988 - 09.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to preschool children's learning styles.
- Implemented daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young learners.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV 08.2014 - 06.2019
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Child assessment
Mentoring incoming teachers
working close to families towards common goals for students
Certification
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Ongoing education through yearly ECE classes.
- Worked in ECE field for 35+ years
Affiliations
- Enjoy spending time with my family
- Have raised 4 amazing girls
- Love to travel in spare time
- Have lived in Las Vegas for 30+ years
- Born and raised in Southern California
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Merryhill Preschool
10.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Baby Land
10.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Nevada
08.2014 - 06.2019
Preschool Teacher
Children’s learning adventure
01.2013 - 10.2017
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
09.1988 - 09.2012
Simi Valley High School