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Vigil Gurtowsky

Bristol

Summary

Highly tolerant Early Childhood Educator dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Teacher/ Coordinator

Meriden YMCA
05.2024 - Current

*Maintain records of attendance

* Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

* Record meals and send communications to parents through Tadpoles app.

*Maintain student files

*Supervise children ages 2.9 to 5 years

* Assist during bathroom breaks

*Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks.

* Advise/mentor assistant teachers

* Managed behavior of children using Positive Behavior Management system.

* Accurately report daily accidents/incidents of children.

* Attend required Professional Development and OEC online trainings

Early Childhood Educator

Michael D Fox Elementary School
09.2014 - 05.2024
  • Organized classroom and learning materials
  • Accurately reported incident/accident of children
  • Focused on differentiated learning needs of children
  • Assessed children using Dial-4 testing
  • Collaborated with head teacher and other ECE's in planning activities for children
  • Completed observations on children’s development using CT Early Learning Standards
  • Communicated effectively with parents and teaching staff
  • Planned and implemented activities that focus on early literacy and math
  • Attende Professional Development workshopsin classroom using Positive Behavior Management
  • Integrated Smart Board into Student Learning
  • Attended Professional Development workshops

Director of First Aid/ Counselor

KE Camps/ Camp Wampanoag
03.2020 - 04.2024

* Provided first aid to campers

* Supervised children ages 4 to 11 years

*Assisted with bathroom breaks and pool changing times.

*Communicated effectively with parents and camp director.

* Attended required trainings

*Accurately reported daily accidents/incidents of campers.

*Assisted during activity set up and clean-up

*Assisted with daily camp activities

*Effectively managed behavior of campers

Day Camp Coordinator/ Counselor

Channel3 Kids Camp
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Created a fun and safe environment for children ages 4 to 13 years.
  • Advised counselors and counselors in training
  • Oversaw safety and well-being of campers
  • Planned large group camp events
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills through conversation with parents, staff, and camp leadership.
  • Participated in developmentally appropriate activities with children
  • Accurately reported daily incidents of campers

Cashier

Whole Foods Market
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Informed customers of Amazon Prime Deals and Membership.
  • Communicated effectively with store staff, management and customers.

Senior Counselor

Boulder Ridge Day Camp
06.2014 - 08.2017
  • Created a fun and safe environment for children ages 4 to 8 years.
  • Advised junior counselors and counselors in training.
  • Oversaw safety and well-being of children
  • Accurately reported daily incidents of campers
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills through conversation with parents, staff, and camp leadership
  • Participated in developmentally appropriate activities with children

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

Kelly Services Educational Staffing
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Prepared classroom and learning materials for students
  • Communicated effectively with teaching staff
  • Supervised small and large group instruction
  • Managed behavior of children using behavior modification chart

Education

M.D. - Early Childhood Education

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
08.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT
05.2007

Skills

  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Staff management
  • Early childhood education
  • Customer Service
  • Technology Learning : Seesaw, Tadpoles
  • Behavior Management
  • Customer Service Relations

Certification

Obtained Teaching Certificate113 in Integrated Early Childhood Education/Special Education, Nursery-Kindergarten: Elementary Grades1-3.

Timeline

Head Teacher/ Coordinator

Meriden YMCA
05.2024 - Current

Director of First Aid/ Counselor

KE Camps/ Camp Wampanoag
03.2020 - 04.2024

Day Camp Coordinator/ Counselor

Channel3 Kids Camp
06.2018 - 08.2019

Cashier

Whole Foods Market
04.2018 - 05.2021

Early Childhood Educator

Michael D Fox Elementary School
09.2014 - 05.2024

Senior Counselor

Boulder Ridge Day Camp
06.2014 - 08.2017

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

Kelly Services Educational Staffing
08.2010 - 05.2011
Obtained Teaching Certificate113 in Integrated Early Childhood Education/Special Education, Nursery-Kindergarten: Elementary Grades1-3.

M.D. - Early Childhood Education

University of Hartford

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Tunxis Community College
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