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REBECCA FILS-AIME

Bright Horizons Childcare
East Orange,USA
17
years of professional experience

Professional caregiver with solid background in child development and safety. Skilled in creating nurturing environments, engaging activities, and effective behavior management. Strong team collaborator consistently achieving positive outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, meeting changing needs with ease.

Work History

Child Caregiver

6 Years 1 Month
Bright Horizons Childcare | 06.2020 - Current
  • Provide temporary care for infant to school-aged children in their own homes ensuring safety and well-being
  • Plan and implement activities that promote physical, mental,and social development
  • Engage children in hands-on activities tailored to their interests and needs
  • Maintain open communication with parents and Bright Horizons staff, providing regular updates on children's activities and needs
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing circumstances and priorities.

Lead Preschool Teacher

5 Years 6 Months
The Learning Experience | 09.2014 - 03.2020
  • Lead, coach,and mentor new teachers in classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
  • Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
  • Communicated regularly with parents , through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussion.
  • Implemented the L.E.A.P Curriculum, working with infants, toddlers, and preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child,
  • Created and continuously assessed individualized plan for each student to meet with their emotional and physical needs.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.

Lead Teacher

9 Months
Future Generation Early Learning Center | 09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Observe and assess children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Maintained detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, and incident reports to ensure compliance and support student well-being.
  • Implement High Scope Curriculum which uses hands-on experiences with people, materials events, and ideas.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Essex County College | Newark, NJ | 12-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education / P-3 certification

New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | 07-2026

Skills

Classroom management
First Aid and CPR Certified
Classroom setup
Organized
Bilingual Communication
Child development
Emergency Preparedness
Fluent in Haitian Creole
People-oriented
Tactful and sensitive

Timeline

Child Caregiver

Bright Horizons Childcare
06.2020 - CurrentRead More

Lead Preschool Teacher

The Learning Experience
09.2014 - 03.2020Read More

Lead Teacher

Future Generation Early Learning Center
09.2009 - 06.2010Read More

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education / P-3 certification
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Essex County College

Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
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REBECCA FILS-AIME