Samantha Duva
North Providence,RI
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with several years of hands-on experience. Passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Recognized for maintaining a safe, loving environment to encourage children to explore and learn.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Start Academy
Greenville, RI
08.2021 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting emotional and social development.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and problems.
- Assessed student progress through observations and tailored feedback sessions.
Assistant Director
Bright Start Academy Of Rhode Island
Greenville, RI
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of the preschool.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a safe learning environment for children.
- Communicated with parents, and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Coordinated parent engagement events to foster community involvement.
- Wrote newsletters and emails to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Managed staff and classroom schedules.
- Handled the placement of new students.
- Supervised and trained teaching staff to enhance instructional quality.
Cashier
Shore’s Market
North Providence, RI
11.2017 - 08.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College Of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI07.2021
Skills
- CPR and First-Aid certified
- Child development
- Play-based learning
- Progress tracking
- Behavior management
- Safe learning environment
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Start Academy
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Director
Bright Start Academy Of Rhode Island
08.2021 - Current
Cashier
Shore’s Market
11.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rhode Island College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College Of Rhode Island