SAMANTHA CORREIA
Old Bridge,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable early childhood educator committed to establishing a strong foundation for learning and promoting lifelong education. Enhances the learning experience by effectively managing classrooms and creating welcoming and secure spaces. Provides comprehensive support to children through the development of productive relationships with parents and fellow teachers. A dependable employee with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to meeting demands in fast-paced environments. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with meticulous attention to important details. Willing to take on any task to support the team and contribute to the success of the business. Currently pursuing a BA in Psychology, actively closing knowledge gaps to bring added value to employers and teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Behavioral Technician
Behavior Group
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated closely with parents and caregivers to provide training on behavior management techniques and strategies to promote consistency and generalization of skills at home
- Maintained detailed and accurate documentation of client progress, behavioral incidents, and intervention strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards
- Conducted regular assessments to track client progress and modify treatment plans as necessary, ensuring goals were achieved effectively
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to review client cases, discuss progress, and adjust treatment plans collaboratively
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities and training to stay current with advancements in behavioral therapy techniques and best practices
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for clients and families, emphasizing empathy, patience, and understanding in all interactions
- Maintained accurate data collection on client progress, enabling effective analysis and modification of treatment plans as needed.
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
- Supported team with receiving, pricing and merchandising
- Delivered consistent service to develop customer base
- Handled issues professionally to company standards
- Assisted customers with sales and service needs
- Helped customers navigate store, complete sales and process returns
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Adapted to changing priorities and unexpected situations with calm demeanor
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Child Development Course at My High School
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented child development curriculum
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning and growth
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents on various projects related to student success
- Encouraged children to learn through play and exploration
- Created supportive and learning-focused classroom environments to help children achieve developmental milestones
- Improved classroom control by resolving behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques
- Monitored children's behavior for signs of trouble outside of preschool and reported problems to director
- Encouraged self-expression through understanding, flexibility and positive behavioral reinforcement
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral incidents
Education
Some College - Psychology, Sociology Minor
Kean University
Union, NJ12.2025
High School Diploma -
Old Bridge High School
Matawan, NJ06.2022
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Time Management
- Meeting Deadlines
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Play-Based Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Growth Mindset
Volunteer Experience
- Worked with individual special needs players or small groups of students to reinforce basic soccer skills.
- Gave hands on assistance in helping children learning and have fun in a different setting.
- Assistant teacher for my Church for a year
Timeline
Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
09.2024 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Behavior Group
06.2024 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
09.2022 - 08.2024
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Child Development Course at My High School
09.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Old Bridge High School
Some College - Psychology, Sociology Minor
Kean University
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