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Sydney Velandria

Leesburg,VA

Summary

Dedicated to supporting 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.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

BeanTree Learning
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Art Studio Assistant

Mary Baldwin University
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, and pencils to complete unique pieces.
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using india inks, watercolor paint, and copic markers.

Volunteer

Shenandoah LGBTQ Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA
05.2023

Skills

  • Visualization and Representation
  • 2D Designing
  • Studio Production
  • Commission Requests
  • Mixed Media
  • Sketching and Brainstorming
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Creative Design
  • Classroom Instruction
  • CPR Certified
  • Daycare Management
  • Safety Awareness
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Key Decision Making
  • Childcare Needs
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Classroom Management
  • Creative Teaching Strategies
  • Artistic Expression
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher

BeanTree Learning
06.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Shenandoah LGBTQ Center
01.2023 - 04.2023

Art Studio Assistant

Mary Baldwin University
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

Mary Baldwin University
Sydney Velandria