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Xela Perun

Summary

Dedicated childcare provider and educator with a Fine Arts background, skilled in integrating creative activities that support development. Expertise in classroom management and fostering independence through structured, imaginative play and Montessori practices.

Work History

Childcare Provider

Freelance

Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.

  • Foster a safe and supportive environment that promotes creativity and confidence
  • Support imaginative play and creative problem solving
  • Manage schedules and routines to provide structure for children's day.
  • Plan and lead art activities including, drawing crafts and sensory projects

Teaching Assistant

Elite Minds Montessori
  • Supported classroom instruction for preschool-aged children using Montessori learning methods
  • Assisted teachers in preparing materials and maintaining a structured classroom environment
  • Encouraged children's creative expression while developing fine motor skills and visual thinking
  • Guided small group activities that fostered curiosity, independence, and collaboration

Teacher's Assistant

SUNY Purchase
  • Guided students in proper handling of tools, presses, and materials
  • Engaged in critiques to foster feedback and improve artistic skills emphasizing visual analysis and attention to detail
  • Assisted with demonstrations of printmaking techniques and studio procedures.
  • Maintained organized studio workspaces and materials

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Printmaking

SUNY Purchase
Westchester, NY

Skills

  • Childcare & Education Skills: Montessori education support, Child supervision, Student Engagement, Activity Facilitation, Behavior guidance, Emotional development
  • Communication & Collaboration: Teamwork, Conflict Resolution, Patience, Adaptability,Safety Awareness
  • Organization & Classroom Support: Classroom organization, Preschool Operations, Hygiene and cleanliness, Group management
  • Arts & Crafts Instruction Studio Skills: Art activity planning, Sensory play, Creative Problem Solving, Screen Print, Relief, Intaglio, Lithography

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Freelance

Teaching Assistant

Elite Minds Montessori

Teacher's Assistant

SUNY Purchase

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Printmaking

SUNY Purchase
Xela Perun