- Spending time with my son
- Fashion
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- DIY and Home Improvement
- Yoga
- Drawing and Painting
- Animal lover
Hi, I’m
Rachel Perdo
East Haven,CT
Summary
Proactive skilled daycare teacher with 17+ years experience and background in early childhood education. Managed classroom operations while fostering nurturing and educational environment for infants. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills with families and co-workers.
Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Branford Early Learning Center
Head Infant Teacher
09.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by organizing group activities that encouraged infants to interact with each other.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of each infant''s developmental milestones for accurate record keeping and informed decision making.
- Assisted infants in developing motor skills through age-appropriate activities such as crawling exercises, sensory play, and hand-eye coordination tasks.
- Provided individualized attention to each infant in order to foster growth while meeting their unique needs.
- Organized and maintained a clean, hygienic, and stimulating learning environment for all infants in the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a nurturing and safe environment for infants.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between daily routines such as feeding times, naps, diaper changes, playtime sessions, and other scheduled events in an orderly manner.
- Designed and executed lesson plans that focused on cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development of infants.
- Developed daily reports detailing each infant''s activities, accomplishments, mood, food intake, and any pertinent information for their parents'' review.
- Trained new staff members in the center''s policies, procedures, and best practices for infant care.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for daily operations including educational materials, toys, snacks, diapers ensuring timely replenishment when required.
- Continuously updated knowledge on early childhood education by attending professional development workshops and conferences.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Firefly Yoga
Yoga Instructor
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
Kohls
Retail Worker
10.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
Stop & Shop
Florist Assistant
10.2011 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Placed floral arrangements in refrigerated cases and arranged other merchandise on display fixtures.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment for all staff members.
- Collaborated with team members on large projects, contributing to successful completion of orders on time and within budget constraints.
- Prepared incoming flower stocks for inclusion in arrangements, bouquets and [Type].
Education
Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Age-appropriate activities
- Motor skills development
- Early childhood education
- Childcare expertise
- Language development
- Child assessment
- Customer service
- Friendly and likeable
- Problem-solving
- CPR and first aid
Certification
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Accredited Colleges and Universities.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) - Yoga Alliance.
Interests
Availability
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Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Firefly Yoga
02.2024 - Current
Retail Worker
Kohls
10.2016 - 12.2016
Florist Assistant
Stop & Shop
10.2011 - 05.2012
Head Infant Teacher
Branford Early Learning Center
09.2007 - Current
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Accredited Colleges and Universities.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) - Yoga Alliance.
Gateway Community College
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
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