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Tiffany Fuerte

Santa Fe ,NM

Summary

I am dedicated to Early childhood and the well being of all children. I strive to continuously learn tools to place in my tool belt and to learn as much as possible from each child that I interact with to ensure that I am working to give them the best of me with the most developmentally appropriate expectations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Little Forest Playschool
03.2014 - Current

Mixed age Classroom Teacher 2014- 2016

  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for individual students based of of the NM FOCOS program criteria
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Assistant Director 2016 - 2019

  • Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized educational plans for each student.
  • Advised and counseled staff on FOCUS criteria and classroom implementation
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Director 2019 - present

  • Handled problematic situations and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided teachers to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Collaborated to implement new business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Assistant Teacher

Presbyterian Early Head Start
08.2013 - 02.2014
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.

Nanny

Julia Furry
03.2007 - 08.2012
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare Center
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Worked with toddlers to help them develop skills and reach developmental milestones
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom to succeed at NAEYC accreditation.

Education

Master of Science - Clincal Mental Health Counseling

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
12.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
05.2007

Skills

  • Employee Development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Team Leadership
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Classroom Organization
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Director

Little Forest Playschool
03.2014 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Presbyterian Early Head Start
08.2013 - 02.2014

Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare Center
08.2010 - 05.2012

Nanny

Julia Furry
03.2007 - 08.2012

Master of Science - Clincal Mental Health Counseling

New Mexico Highlands University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

New Mexico Highlands University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood

San Juan College
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