Teaching Experience

Internship/ Kindergarten Teacher Jan 17 to Mar. 24 2017

Multicultural Magnet School, Bridgeport Connecticut

• Charter Oak State College, certification program 140 Hours

• Participated in the planning, instruction, facilitation of small and large groups, as well as learning centers in two Kindergarten classrooms, bilingual and non-bilingual.

• Assisted classroom teacher in assessing reading and math skills to determine small group instruction.

• Utilized smart board for whole group instruction.

Student Teacher-Pre-K Feb. to May 2015

Six to Six Magnet School- Bridgeport, CT

• Planned and implemented small and large group instruction with children ages 3- 5 years old, utilizing the Wilsons Fundations: Multisensory, Structured Language program as well as Writing Without Tears.

• Utilized the Connecticut Early Learning Developmental Standards (CT EDLS) and the Preschool Assessment Framework performance standards to plan instruction and assessment based on individual needs.

• Instruction based on NAEYC’s philosophy of developmentally appropriate hands on learning.

Head Teacher- Pre-K ( Ages 4 and 5) Sep 2012 to Jan 1 2017

School Days LLC- Trumbull, CT

• Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all

learning domains.

• Administered quarterly assessments, and communicated progress reports to parents.

• Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly

themes.

• Communicated daily routines to parents, reporting on students: activities, behaviors, meals and naps.

• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement i'm creating hands on learning experiences for the students.

Teacher-Pre-K ( Ages 2.9-5 years) Sep 2010 to Jun 2012

Montessori Center for Early Learning - Trumbull, CT

• Facilitated different Areas of Montessori Philosophy such as: Practical Life, Sensory,

Language & Literacy, Math, Geography, Science

• Integrated different languages ( Chinese, Italian, Hindi, German, French, Spanish) during whole group lessons.

Education

Charter Oak State College (Alternative Route to Certification) New Britain, Connecticut

• Integrated Early Childhood/ Special Ed. Birth to Kindergarten (112) certification program

Charter Oak State College, New Britain, Connecticut

• B.S: General Studies, Concentration: Child Studies

• GPA: 3.8

Housatonic Community College

• A.D: Integrated Early Childhood/ Special Ed

• GPA: 3.8

Other Work Experience

Private Tutor- Cheshire, Ct Sep 2009 to Aug 2012

• Planned daily activities for a 3 year old child with language delays and a 6 year old in

kindergarten.

• Provided Developmentally Appropriate Practice working 1:1 with each child in

different developmental learning domains.

Instructional Aid: Ages 3-10 years old Sep 2009 to Jun 2010

Preschool Learning Center (PLC) Cooperative Education Services- Trumbull, CT

• Supported classroom teacher in a highly structured, predictable and supportive teaching environment with use of visual aides and static visual cueing.

• Emphasized social communication and emotional regulation as foundations for learning by utilizing the PEC System (Picture Exchange Communication System)

• Assisted teacher with daily schedules and substituted when necessary

• Worked 1:1 with students during Mathematics, Reading and Writing Comprehension.

• Assisted students in the use of electronic touch boards.

Head Toddler Teacher: Ages 1.5 to 2.5 years of age Sep 2007 to Jun 2009

KinderCare Learning Center - Cheshire, CT

• Designed and organized Weekly/ Monthly curriculum: Arts and Crafts, Motor

Development, Cognitive Development, and Language skills.

Certification

• Integrated Early Childhood/ Special Ed. Birth to Kindergarten (112)

Anticipated by August 2017

• Head Teacher Certificate by Charts A Course

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