Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
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Mirella Andrade Santos
Rochester Hills,Michigan
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Au Pair In America
Au Pair
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Prefeitura Municipal De Jacareí
Elementary School Teacher
09.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings of at least 25 children.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Prefeitura Municipal De Sao Jose Dos Campos
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
03.2020 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Coordinated schedules of activities, events, and field trips.
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Taught at least 20 children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Claretiano Centro UniversitarioBatatais, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Early Childhood Education (Pedagogy Degree) from Early Childhood Education, Education
01.2022
University Overview
Skills
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Motor Skill Development
- Behavioral Modeling
- Self-Esteem Boosting
- Managing Supplies
- Arts and Crafts
- Children's Literature
- Coordinating Schedules
- Arts and Crafts
- Children's Literature
- Coordinating Schedules
- Arts and Crafts
- Children's Literature
- Coordinating Schedules
- Parent Interaction
- Household Support
- Regulating Schedules
Certification
- Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross - 10/18/2023 to 10/18/2025
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Availability
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Timeline
Au Pair
Au Pair In America
03.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Prefeitura Municipal De Jacareí
09.2022 - 03.2023
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Prefeitura Municipal De Sao Jose Dos Campos
03.2020 - 09.2022
Claretiano Centro Universitario
Early Childhood Education (Pedagogy Degree) from Early Childhood Education, Education
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