Victoria Martinelli
Coopersburg,PA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional, devoted to offering diverse activities and hands on learning opportunities that enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 30 years experience and a passion for building a strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre - K Teacher
Kids Are First Preschool
08.2006 - 06.2023
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
Gym/Music Teacher
Kinder Works
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Organized successful concerts, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected music with other subjects.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Enhanced student physical fitness by designing and implementing diverse and engaging exercise programs.
- Ensured the safety of all students during gym class by closely monitoring activities and enforcing proper usage of equipment.
- Improved student discipline within the gymnasium by setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent enforcement of rules.
- Incorporated cross-curricular connections into lesson plans, reinforcing essential concepts from other subject areas during gym class activities.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating music and movement activities into daily lessons.
Director
Wigwam Academic Day School
06.1999 - 06.2022
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Streamlined daycare operations through effective scheduling, staff management, and budget control.
- Ensured safety of children by enforcing strict health and safety guidelines in compliance with state regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering a sense of community within the daycare center.
- Mentored and trained staff members to provide consistent high-quality care for all children.
- Evaluated and adjusted curriculum to meet the diverse needs of individual children, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for learning.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for children to feel comfortable exploring their surroundings.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, improving overall quality of care provided at the facility.
- Fostered teamwork among staff members through regular meetings, collaborative planning sessions, and team-building activities.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or field trips that enriched children''s experiences at the daycare center.
- Promoted a positive learning culture by modeling appropriate behavior management strategies for staff members to emulate.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback from parents, staff members, licensing agencies, or external consultants.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between parents or staff when necessary to maintain a harmonious atmosphere within the daycare center.
- Managed the enrollment process for new families, ensuring that all necessary documentation was collected and properly maintained.
- Reviewed and updated emergency preparedness procedures regularly to maintain a safe environment for children and staff members.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Interviewed parents and children for enrollment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Children's Cottage
06.1995 - 06.1999
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/ Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.1992
Skills
- Reading Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Language Development
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Pre - K Teacher
Kids Are First Preschool
08.2006 - 06.2023
Gym/Music Teacher
Kinder Works
08.2002 - 06.2006
Director
Wigwam Academic Day School
06.1999 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
The Children's Cottage
06.1995 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/ Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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