Nancy Ruiz
BETHLEHEM, PA ****0
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OBJECTIVE
I am a dependable, organized and responsible professional with five years of teaching experience seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goals.
EDUCATION
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education- December 2013
UANL, Monterrey, Mexico, Bachelor’s in Sociology- In progress
EXPERIENCE
Toddler Lead Teacher, Hildebrandt Learning Center, McCartney Road, Easton, PA, January 2014- May 2015
Communicate regularly with parents through parent meetings, newsletters, emails, and individual parent conferences
Responsible for creating lesson plans based on the curriculum and philosophy of the school
Complete and submit required forms and records, such as, lesson plans, NAYCE and Child portfolios, assessments, time sheets, incident reports, and child planning records
Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental domains
Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of individual children
Maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth according to NAEYC guidelines and the methods of Teaching Strategies GOLD
Create a safe, healthy and welcoming classroom environment
Preschool Teacher Assistant, Northampton Children Learning Center, January 2010 – December 2012
Assist Lead teacher with lesson plans and individual children's goals
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly classroom environment by ensuring that the classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies were properly maintained and stored
Internship, Head Start, Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA, January 2013-November 2013
Assist in supervising and care of preschool age children
Private Tutor, Monterrey, Mexico, September 2006-October 2008
Worked one-on-one with elementary school students in subjects including Spanish, English and reading.
QUALIFICATIONS
Fluently bilingual in Spanish and English Oral and Writing
Proficient in Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Lotus, and Microsoft Office
Current First Aid and CPR certifications
Current Child Abuse and Criminal Clearances
Proactive, Highly Organized, Problem Solver and Adaptable
Ability to Work in a Team Environment
Knowledge of NAEYC performance standards and DPW requirements
Knowledge of PBIS vision and mission