Stephany Rodriguez
Kennewick
Summary
Dynamic Lead Toddler Teacher at Beyond the Rainbow Daycare, skilled in adaptive teaching strategies and fostering emotional growth. Cultivated strong parent relationships, enhancing engagement in education. Implemented play-based learning and effective assessment techniques, significantly improving child development outcomes while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Passionate about nurturing young minds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Beyond the Rainbow Daycare
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Insight Academy of Arizona
Glendale, AZ02-2022
Skills
- Child-centered approach
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Age-appropriate activities
- Observation and assessment
- Outdoor play supervision
- Patience and empathy
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum planning
- Motor skills development
- First aid and CPR
- Emotionally supportive
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Active listener
- Child safety
- Health and safety
- Play-based learning
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Positive role model
- Record keeping
- Child development
- Language skills
- Early childhood education
- Nutrition knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Beyond the Rainbow Daycare
07.2022 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Insight Academy of Arizona
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