Sofia Salguero
Philadelphia
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Elevated Kids
Philadelphia
02.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Playarts
Philadelphia
10.2020 - 01.2025
- Lead dynamic preschool curriculum, fostering creativity and social skills. Implement innovative teaching methods, resulting in enhanced student engagement and development.
- Nurture a safe, inclusive learning environment for diverse preschoolers. Collaborate with parents to address individual needs, promoting holistic child growth.
- Meticulously plan and execute age-appropriate activities. Maintain comprehensive progress reports, ensuring each child's developmental milestones are tracked and met.
- Pioneered creative teaching methods, boosting student engagement. Designed dynamic curriculum fostering holistic development in preschoolers.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships, enhancing support for preschoolers. Implemented feedback to continuously improve curriculum.
- Cultivate an inclusive learning environment, addressing diverse needs and collaborating with parents to ensure comprehensive child growth and development.
- Develop creative interventions to address unique behavioral challenges. Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs, improving child engagement and success rates.
- Pioneered creative teaching methods and dynamic curriculum, fostering holistic development and boosting student engagement in preschool settings.
- Maintained meticulous progress reports, tracking developmental milestones and adapting therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs effectively.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children's Lighthouse
Philadelphia
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Nurtured a safe, inclusive environment for diverse learners. Collaborated with families to address individual needs, enhancing overall student well-being and progress.
- Maintained meticulous records of student progress and behavior. Developed tailored learning plans, ensuring each child received appropriate support and challenges.
- Achieved consistent positive feedback from parents and supervisors. Prepared students for successful transitions to higher grade levels, exceeding developmental milestones.
- Implemented comprehensive record-keeping system, tracking individual progress. Crafted personalized learning plans to optimize each child's development.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Philadelphia06.2019
Skills
- Parent engagement
- Creative lesson planning
- Communication skills
- Social skills development
- Outdoor learning
- Fine motor skills
- Artistic expression
- Language development
- Classroom management experience
- Gross motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Social-emotional learning
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Elevated Kids
02.2025 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Playarts
10.2020 - 01.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children's Lighthouse
12.2016 - 09.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Esperanza Academy Charter School