Taea Santoro
Lombard,IL
Summary
Creative childcare worker with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher / Engagement Coordinator
Open Space Early Learning Center
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Developed and implemented marketing plans for event promotion.
Amazon Packer
Amazon
Joliet, IL
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Unloaded and loaded trucks with merchandise for distribution.
- Organized inventory in the warehouse according to established procedures.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
- Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
Assistant Teacher / School Age Teacher
Step by Step Child Care
Braidwood
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to engage students in learning.
- Created a positive classroom atmosphere by demonstrating enthusiasm and respect for all students.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information about each student.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
Education
Diploma -
Reed Custer High School
Braidwood, Illinois05.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Chicago City Colleges
Chicago, ILSkills
- Early Childhood Development
- Recordkeeping skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Sanitation Procedures
- Classroom Organization
- Child Safety Procedures
- Special Needs Support
- Social Development
- First-aid and CPR
- Classroom Instruction
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
References
- Allison Thrill, 815-634-3934, Director, Step By Step Inc
- Melanie Noramczyk, 815-955-2826, Salon Owner, The Cutting Edge
- Joe Tafoya, 313-316-6509, Manager, Tafoya cleaning company
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infant Teacher / Engagement Coordinator
Open Space Early Learning Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
Amazon Packer
Amazon
12.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Teacher / School Age Teacher
Step by Step Child Care
01.2018 - 12.2019
Diploma -
Reed Custer High School
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Chicago City Colleges
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