Wendy Caligiuri
1565 North M-63 Lot 24,MI
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Preschool Teacher at Brookview Montessori School, skilled in developmental assessment and collaborative teamwork. Successfully fostered a nurturing environment that enhanced student engagement and safety. Expert in activity planning and positive reinforcement, effectively guiding children’s social interactions and personal habits to promote holistic development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Brookview Motessori School
Benton Harbor , MI
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities through collaboration with colleagues.
- Assessed student progress by observing work and interactions with peers.
- Encouraged cooperative play by providing timely positive reinforcement.
- Guided children on appropriate behavior during various activities.
- Supervised children's engagement in arts and crafts, story time, and outdoor play.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including tidying classrooms and cleaning spills.
- Identified children needing additional support for emotional, health, or developmental concerns.
- Monitored student behavior to enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Great Lakes Montessori
Benton Harbor, MI
09.2019 - 07.2025
Assistant Teacher
Montessori Childrens Center
Benton Harbor, MI
07.2023 - 04.2024
Server
Cracker Barrell
Stevensville, MI
11.2008 - 01.2023
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Part Time Care Giver
Home Sweet Home Tutoring
Bridgman, MI
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI12-1992
Skills
- Developmental assessment
- Activity planning and management
- Safety oversight
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication effectiveness
- Reinforcement strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- I am certified in CPR
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Brookview Motessori School
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Montessori Childrens Center
07.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Great Lakes Montessori
09.2019 - 07.2025
Part Time Care Giver
Home Sweet Home Tutoring
04.2018 - 08.2018
Server
Cracker Barrell
11.2008 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Lake Michigan College
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