TERESA MALDONADO
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Compassionate Daycare Teacher with extensive experience in child development and classroom management. Developed engaging lesson plans and educational activities for preschoolers and toddlers while supervising up to 12 children. Maintained a safe, organized environment and fostered effective communication with parents regarding children's progress.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
PASTEUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted teachers with welcoming students and supporting morning arrival routines
- Develop lesson plans and prepare educational materials
- Created engaging activities tu support student learning and development
- Assisted with sport activities and encouraged student participation
- Supervised students during lunch time
- Helped facilitate classroom activates and maintain a positive learning environment
Lead Teacher
Little Dreamers Learning Center
Chicago, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Independently manage and supervise a classroom of up to 12 children, maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Provide attentive care for preschoolers and toddlers, supporting their individual developmental needs.
- Perform diaper changes and assist children with personal hygiene and daily care routines.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons, arts and crafts, sensory play, and educational activities.
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Communicate with parents about children’s daily activities, behavior, needs, and developmental progress.
- Manage classroom schedules, meals, transitions, and group activities.
- Monitor children’s safety and encourage positive behavior, independence, and cooperation.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and follow appropriate health and safety practices.
- Prepare educational materials and organize classroom activities to encourage hands-on learning.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
MAJOR HECTOR P GARCIA
Early Education Teacher
UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS OF CHICAGO
10-2026
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Behavior management
- Child Safety and Supervision
- Parent Communication
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Personal Information
Title: EARLY EDUCATION TEACHER
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Little Dreamers Learning Center
07.2025 - Current
Volunteer
PASTEUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2018 - 12.2019
Early Education Teacher
UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS OF CHICAGO
Highschool Diploma -
MAJOR HECTOR P GARCIA
University of Illinois At Chicago