Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Good at building positive relationships with parents and keeping work areas clean, neat and sanitized. Offering 3.5 years of education and experience, including certification in Infant CPR and first aid.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Lead Teacher
Merrimack Valley Children's Academy
08.2022 - Current
Create lesson plans for classroom
Teach other co-teachers
Develop and revise curriculum
Provide feedback and guidance to others
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning
Collaborate with other teachers and school staff
Build relationships with parents
Assisting with supervision of children, assisting with lesson planning, daily attendance
Ensure and maintain the quality of the program so that it meets EEC Licensing Requirements, QRIS Standards, and NAEYC Criteria and complies with all safety regulations
Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the child care classroom
Keep safety as a first priority
Report all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to the Director of Early Education with all necessary documentation
Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve any issues
Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Sales Associate
Party Center
09.2018 - Current
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Communication with customers professionally and proactively to provide product information and advice.
Assisted customers with product returns, exchanges and refunds to increase satisfaction and trust.
Processed payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
Built productive relationships with customers to establish trust, rapport and increase satisfaction.
Consistently achieved sales goals by successfully upselling and cross-selling products.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
YWCA
01.2021 - 08.2022
Create a welcoming, engaging classroom space for young children to learn, play and grow
Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
Implement curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
Support the center's success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement
Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree, YWCA
07.2020 - 10.2020
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Communication with customers professionally and proactively to provide product information and advice.
Assisted customers with product returns, exchanges and refunds to increase satisfaction and trust.
Processed payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
Built productive relationships with customers to establish trust, rapport and increase satisfaction.
Consistently achieved sales goals by successfully upselling and cross-selling products.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Education
MA - Biotechnology
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Andover, MA
05.2020
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certification - Child Development
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA
12.2021
Skills
Classroom Management
Activity Planning
Department Leadership
Lesson Development
Child Development
Safety Awareness
Childcare Needs
Parent-Teacher Collaboration
POS System Operation
Customer Assistance
Payment Processing
Customer Engagement
Bilingual in Spanish
Parent Communication
Friendly and Likeable
Classroom Instruction
CPR and First Aid
Additional Information
REFRENCES:
Katie Quale : 603-818-2042
-Store manager at Party Center
Pam Libby: 603-818-343
-Store manager at Party Center
Nicole Sebastian: 603-818-6237
- Owner & director of MVCA
Mily Rodriguez: 978-764-9227
- Owner & director of MVCA
Sol Rosario: 978-902-8401
-Senior Program Director at YWCA
Nicole Cure: 603-339-9387
-direct coordinator at YWCA
Timeline
Infant Lead Teacher
Merrimack Valley Children's Academy
08.2022 - Current
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
YWCA
01.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree, YWCA
07.2020 - 10.2020
Sales Associate
Party Center
09.2018 - Current
MA - Biotechnology
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certification - Child Development
Elementary School Teacher and Faculty Leader at Merrimack Valley School DistrictElementary School Teacher and Faculty Leader at Merrimack Valley School District