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Taliyah Martinez

Ellington,CT

Summary

Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering 3.5 years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Diverse experience with children of all ages and developmental stages such as: infants - school age and children with developmental delays, autism, and behavioral difficulties.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Teacher

Little Scribbles
Ellington, CT
10.2023 - Current
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Created Lesson plans according to CT ELDS to ensure childs developmental needs are met.
  • Recorded observations in various ways including, anecdotal notes, developmental checklist, naturalistic observations, and planned observations; communicated these findings with families of children.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines
  • Currently collaborate with Birth-3 to create Individualized Learning Plans for children with speech and physical delays.
  • Currently collaborate with Admin and parents to make customized Behavior Plans for children who are hitting or biting excessively.
  • Incorporate Sign Language to improve literacy for children with speech delays and for children to be introduced to literacy and language to help them before they start speaking.

Childcare Teacher's Assistant

UCONN Health: Creative Childcare Center
Farmington, CT
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained records of student attendance, daily notes about each child's behavior, and any other pertinent information as required by the school district or state regulations.
  • Encouraged positive social interactions among students through group activities such as art projects or games.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment for all students.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
  • Assisted with nap times by ensuring a quiet atmosphere and providing comfort to those who may be having difficulty sleeping.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Observed student progress throughout the day and provided feedback to lead teacher when necessary.
  • Managed diaper changes, clothing changes, and other personal care duties as needed.
  • Organized and supervised playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
  • Read stories to children to help with language development and comprehension skills.

Childcare Teacher

Academy of Art and Learning
Vernon, CT
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Kept up-to-date records of students' attendance, behavior and academic progress.
  • Maintained classroom order by enforcing rules set by administration staff.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to individual student learning styles.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized field trips to local museums, parks and other educational sites.
  • Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Instructed students on basic life skills such as proper hygiene and self-care.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Created unique lesson plans and activities for children on the Autistic Spectrum.
  • Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Assisted in facilitating visits for children who were in Foster care and needed additional assistance from Child and Family Services.
  • Collaborated with Birth-3 to create Individual Learning Plans for children with speech delays.

Education

High School Diploma -

Howell Cheney Technical High School
Manchester, CT
06-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Skills

  • Curriculum Coordination
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Pursuing Child Development Associate Credential in Infant and Toddlers
  • Pursuing Head Teacher Credential
  • Adult and Pediatric First AID/CPR/AED Certified
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Proficient in creating diverse learning activities for children with special needs
  • Classroom Management
  • Knowledgeable of subject areas in Child Development

Languages

Spanish
Limited
American Sign Language
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Childcare Teacher

Little Scribbles
10.2023 - Current

Childcare Teacher's Assistant

UCONN Health: Creative Childcare Center
06.2023 - 10.2023

Childcare Teacher

Academy of Art and Learning
03.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Howell Cheney Technical High School

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

University of Connecticut

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