Samantha Darlington
Lisle,IL
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Bright Horizons, adept in toddler care and early childhood development. Excelled in fostering language skills and emotional support, significantly enhancing children's social skills through positive reinforcement. Renowned for dependability, ensuring safe and engaging learning environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Kensington School
08.2024 - Current
- Managed the health and safety of 16 students, including diaper changes and unique care needs
- Implement activities that encourage healthy curiosity, social and emotional development and cognitive development
- Clearly communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child's special and unique needs
- Worked closely with co-workers to create a conducive learning environment
- Maintained a safe, clean and organized classroom
Private Nanny
Molly And Justin Gullman
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
- Promoted language development through reading and conversation
- Aided in the development of social and emotional development through self regulation encouragement
- Ensured children's safety while providing engaging and age appropriate activities
Young Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Renewed CDA Credential
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Young Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Obtained CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Administration
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06.2026
High School Diploma -
Cary-Grove High School
Cary06.2008
Skills
- Toddler care experience
- Activity Planning
- Reading and Storytelling
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Support
- Language skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teaching Empathy
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Kensington School
08.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Molly And Justin Gullman
07.2021 - 08.2024
Young Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
02.2018 - 10.2018
Young Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
04.2012 - 11.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Administration
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Cary-Grove High School
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