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Roberta Costa

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Dedicated, detail-oriented, passionate and a love for children, over 9 years of experience in a classroom.

Proficiency in English, Portuguese and Spanish has enabled me to adapt efficiently to classrooms and school sites.

Having worked for a strict customer like Intel Corporation for over seven years has enabled me to maintain a commitment to professionalism and sense of humor under pressure while enjoying keeping myself busy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Toddler Lead Teacher

Skyrise KinderCare
01.2023 - 01.2026
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans
  • Led classroom activities promoting creativity, communication, and collaboration among toddlers.
  • Mentored and guided teaching assistants to enhance instructional quality and classroom management.
  • Ensured child safety by adhering to all regulatory guidelines and maintaining an organized, clean classroom environment.
  • Implementing the Teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
  • Supporting each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth and development
  • Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
  • Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts
  • Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by modeling appropriate behavior and fostering respect among students.
  • Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and providing regular progress updates
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate lesson plans, ensuring alignment with educational standards
  • Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and assessment practices to ensure their success in the role
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Established positive relationships with students and families
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities
  • Maintained detailed records of student performance, attendance, and behavioral concerns to inform instructional decisions
  • Attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture

Lead Teacher's Assistant

Totspot Preschool
12.2016 - 02.2020
  • Implementing the Teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
  • Supporting each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth and development
  • Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
  • Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs
  • Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts
  • Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students

Paraprofessional

Superstition Springs Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2014

Assisting certified teachers by supporting students academic, physical, and emotional needs, including duties like supervising non-instructional time (lunch, recess) and maintaining records, all under the teacher's direction.



Administrator

Intel
03.2001 - 10.2008

General Office Skills

Customer Service

Experience Scheduling

Front-Office Operations

Report Preparation

Education

Associate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Stratford Career Institute
Head Quarter In Canada
06-2018

Skills

  • Work with children in the classroom to promote their learning and development
  • Instruct and supervise them in social and developmental activities
  • Communicate with parents when needed and keep them informed about their child's development
  • Create a safe and clean environment where they feel protected

Timeline

Toddler Lead Teacher

Skyrise KinderCare
01.2023 - 01.2026

Lead Teacher's Assistant

Totspot Preschool
12.2016 - 02.2020

Paraprofessional

Superstition Springs Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2014

Administrator

Intel
03.2001 - 10.2008

Associate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Stratford Career Institute