Silvia Pino
Summary
Dedicated Child Development Specialist experienced in working with children exhibiting signs of developmental, mental health, or behavioral problems. Proactive in addressing concerns to integrate students into school classrooms better. Prepared to apply 10+ years' experience in the field to a dynamic new position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Specialist
Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
06.2018 - Current
- Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
- Prepared children for success in classroom settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Performed early intervention services and documented results.
- Created and managed weekly personal schedule to accommodate visits with families, initial evaluations and reviews.
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
- Used [Software] to compile, maintain and file all records and documents.
Special Instructor
The Arc Of Union County
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Teacher
Elizabeth Board Of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education (P-K, K-5)
Kean University
Union, NJMaster of Social Work - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2026
Skills
- Assessments Understanding
- Social Skills
- Early Intervention Services
- Social Development
- Safety Planning
- Typical and Atypical Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Emotional Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Plans
- Lesson Planning
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Child Development Specialist
Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
06.2018 - Current
Special Instructor
The Arc Of Union County
09.2015 - 09.2018
Teacher
Elizabeth Board Of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education (P-K, K-5)
Kean University
Master of Social Work - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
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