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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
Los Alamos, NM
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
Santa Fe, NM
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
Farmington, NM
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
Farmington, NM
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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