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Tania Borrero-Veaz

Dundee,IL

Summary


Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Brightpoint
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Infant Teacher

One Hope United
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Early Childhood Lab School
12.2011 - 06.2014
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
2015

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student records management
  • Billingual
  • Classroom organization
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Brightpoint
01.2023 - Current

Infant Teacher

One Hope United
12.2015 - 08.2016

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Early Childhood Lab School
12.2011 - 06.2014

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Elgin Community College