Rebecca Sarmiento
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Passionate early childhood educator with 11 years of hands-on experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Proficient at implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintaining strong relationships with families, and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Leaps and Bounds Learning Centers
Orlando, FL
08.2013 - 03.2025
- Taught children aged 0 to 5 years old, implementing lesson plans to meet the needs of each child.
- Catered to bilingual students using visual aids and translations.
- Used ABCmouse to teach computer literacy to children ages 3-5.
- Used Brightwheel to log activities, meals, diaper changes, naps, and behaviors for parent monitoring.
- Analyzed student progress on a weekly basis, modifying lesson plans as needed to foster growth for each student.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, teaching staff, therapists, and directors.
- Gained extensive experience with infants, cleaning, diapering, feeding, preparing bottles, and ensuring safe sleeping practices.
- Implemented thorough cleaning protocols daily for diaper-changing stations, restrooms, eating areas, and all used surfaces, adhering to childcare sanitation standards.
Volunteer
Boston Living Center, Cambridge Women's Center
Cambridge, MA
03.2025 - Current
- Help coordinate housing and job opportunities for people living below the poverty line.
- Assist in preparing and serving meals for 100+ individuals daily in homeless shelters, including Project Soup.
- Support daily operations by cleaning bathrooms, dining areas, and common rooms, helping to create a welcoming space for all guests.
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
Orlando, FL
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported seven pandemic-affected families as a nanny, organizing age-appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with children's interests and skills, incorporating painting, sculpture-making, drawing, and lots of imaginative playtime.
- Ensured safety by teaching proper hygiene, hand washing, and monitoring children's health.
- Assisted children with completing homework and projects for virtual school.
- Worked closely with parents to ensure satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with emphasis in Child Development
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2024
Early Childhood Language and Literacy -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04-2023
Skills
- Extensive experience with special needs: autism, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and developmental delays
- Bilingual learner support
- Software proficiency: Brightwheel, ABCmouse
- Safe sleep practices expertise
- Child development knowledge (ages 0–5)
Timeline
Volunteer
Boston Living Center, Cambridge Women's Center
03.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
06.2020 - 12.2021
Preschool Teacher
Leaps and Bounds Learning Centers
08.2013 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with emphasis in Child Development
University of Central Florida
Early Childhood Language and Literacy -
University of Florida
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