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Wendy Tomanelli

Oxford,CT

Summary

Dedicated Infant Teacher at Kinder Care Daycare, skilled in fostering emotional growth and safety awareness. Leveraging first aid training and positive reinforcement, I successfully enhanced children's development through engaging activities and strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes curiosity and learning.

Work History

Infant Teacher

Kinder Care Daycare
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote desirable behavior among infants.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
  • Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
  • Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.

In-Home Nanny

Laura Zailac
Newtown, CT
2022 - 2024
  • Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
  • Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
  • Fostered a love of learning through interactive educational activities helping children develop curiosity and critical thinking skills.
  • Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings.
  • Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
  • Aided in cognitive development by incorporating educational games and activities into daily routines.
  • Adapted childcare approach according to each child''s unique personality traits, ensuring personalized care.
  • Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
  • Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
  • Assisted in developing motor skills through engaging physical activities tailored to each child''s abilities.
  • Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
  • Assisted in implementing sleep routines leading to improved restfulness for both children and parents.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies to assist with homework completion, enhancing academic performance.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Toddler Teacher

Almost Home
Ridgefield, CT
2001 - 2009
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
  • Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
  • Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, promoting overall growth and development.
  • Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
  • Supported children during transitions between activities or environments by providing clear instructions and guidance as needed.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to ensure a well-stocked learning environment at all times.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles among toddlers effectively.
  • Monitored children''s progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.
  • Ensured all children felt valued, respected, and included within the classroom by fostering a culture of empathy and support.
  • Maintained accurate records of children''s developmental milestones and prepared detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences.
  • Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and collaboration in supporting each child''s development.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Education

Developmental Psychology

Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield, CT
06.1987

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Patience and empathy
  • Safety awareness
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Infant CPR certification
  • Positive reinforcement

Timeline

Infant Teacher

Kinder Care Daycare

In-Home Nanny

Laura Zailac
2022 - 2024

Toddler Teacher

Almost Home
2001 - 2009

Developmental Psychology

Ridgefield High School

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