Soraya Seara
Union,NJ
Summary
Kindhearted CDA with twenty years of educational experience. Expert in closely monitoring student safety while providing fun, academic and inclusive environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Associate
YMCA
Union, NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Prepared children for success in classroom settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
- Engaged children in meaningful conversations about their experiences, strengthening critical thinking skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in children through positive reinforcement and guidance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and inclusion among children.
- Developed and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment, promoting curiosity and exploration.
Child Development Associate
Elizabeth Board of Education
Elizabeth, NJ
08.2004 - 06.2021
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Developed and supported positive relationships with students and parents.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children, using Anecdotal method to record development, interests and skills.
- Updated rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols to clarify and share with 3 to 5-year-old students.
Education
Child Development Associate
Council of Professional Recognition
Washington, DC2005
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
Central Del Este
San Pedro De Macoriz, DR1992
Skills
- Early intervention services
- Educational improvements
- Social development
- Progress notes updates
- Disabilities familiarity
- Calm and patient
- Social skills development
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Effective listening
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Effectively work with parents
- Excellent classroom management
- Problem resolution
- Leadership
Education and Training
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Certification
Child Development Associate certification since 2005.
Timeline
Child Development Associate
YMCA
10.2021 - Current
Child Development Associate
Elizabeth Board of Education
08.2004 - 06.2021
Child Development Associate
Council of Professional Recognition
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
Central Del Este