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Yvette Martinez

Yonkers,NY

Summary

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.

Proactive and caring worker with 8+ years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate

Work History

Group Lead Teacher

Yonkers Gardens Daycare
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Built strong relationships with parents through open communication channels, resulting in increased trust and confidence in the daycare''s services.
  • Boosted parent involvement through regular communication about student progress and upcoming events, strengthening the home-daycare school connection.
  • Promoted a culture of respect and inclusivity within the classroom by modeling positive behavior and addressing issues of diversity in age-appropriate ways.
  • Collaborated with staff to design engaging daily activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in children.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Improved daycare operations by implementing efficient scheduling and staff management strategies.
  • Streamlined enrollment processes for increased efficiency and improved parent experience.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Stein Yeshiva Of Lincoln Park
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Offered top-notch care to Infants + 8-11 children at once, ranging in age from 5 months to 12yrs old .
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Day Care Assistant

Future Star Academy Daycare
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Kept children between ages of (0) and (12) safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.

Education

GED -

Pathway To Success
75 Riverdale Ave Yonkers NY 10701

Skills

  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers

  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity

  • Infant Care and Feeding

  • Food Preparation and Service

  • Individual and Group Care

  • Classroom Rules Establishment

  • Time Management

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Cleaning and Sanitizing

Bilingual speaker of English & Spanish

Certification

  • NYS OCFS Foundation in Health & safety e-Learning: Early Childhood Education & Training program 0.5 CEU hours
  • Mandate Reporter Training: NYS Office of Children & Family Services - 2.0 hours
  • American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Bloodborne pathogens: Infection Disease Control

Timeline

Group Lead Teacher

Yonkers Gardens Daycare
07.2021 - 09.2024

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Stein Yeshiva Of Lincoln Park
02.2019 - 06.2021

Day Care Assistant

Future Star Academy Daycare
03.2018 - 01.2019

GED -

Pathway To Success

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