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LEAD TEACHER
Professional Summary
To obtain a position where my extensive training as a Therapy Aide and Bachelor of Science in early Childhood Education can be fully utilized and developed. Friendly and energetic Lead Teacher with 18 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved. Infant toddler development Specialist who develops curriculum with a child's biological, cognitive and socio-emotional processes in mind. Committed to the healthy maturation of every child involved. Early Childhood Development Teacher who recognizes that the first few years of a child's life are highly formative and influential. Adopts a nurturing and encouraging approach to child guidance. Early Childhood Development Teacher committed to each child's successful cognitive, physical and emotional progress.
Skills
  • Certified Preschool Teacher
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Head Start programs
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Daycare management
  • MS Office proficient
  • Professional caregiver
Work History
Lead teacher, 01/2013 to Current
Alpha & Omega – Miami, Fl
  • Teacher voluntary for special children in sensory room.
  • Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Occupational Therapist, 01/2011 to Current
 Ventana de los Cielos – Homestead, FL
  • Therapist voluntary for special children in practice with water therapy.
  • Have been in charge of the water exercises for children and youth with special conditions since joining the leaders of the volunteer.
  • In addition to carrying out the water exercises, which have great therapeutic value for them, and also trained other volunteers to assist in the work.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Special Education Teacher, 01/2006 to Current
The Arc South Florida. Project Thrive – Miami, Fl
  • Worked in education system implementing curriculum for children with special needs.
  • Developed special programs for mentally and physically challenged children in order to introduce them to a regular curriculum.
  • Managed a staff of 4 aides including food specialists and therapists.
  • Work with infant/toddlers (special needs) children to 1- 4 yrs in the integration to school activities.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Supervised a group of 12 student teachers throughout the semester.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Preschool Teacher, 01/2004 to 04/2006
Kids Learning Center – Miami, Fl
  • Work with infant children to 5 yrs in the integration to school activities.
  • Regular school curriculum including plastic arts, Spanish, science.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Supervised a group of 18 student teachers throughout the semester.
Senior Director, 01/2000 to 12/2003
INEM INSTITUTE – Pereira, Colombia
  • Special Ed.
  • Programs.
  • Responsible for the development of programs for socially, physically and mentally handicapped children ages 10 to 15 with emphasis on plastic arts and technology.
  • Managed a staff of 8 persons including teachers, technology assistants and nutritionists.
  • Expanded schools activities to include interaction with the general education system in order to have children develop social skills.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Supervised a group of 48 student teachers throughout the semester.
  • Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Assisted and supervised 48 children through the entire school day.
  • Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
  • Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
Special Education Teacher, 01/1991 to 12/1999
Seguro Social Villa – Pereira, Colombia
  • Worked in the public education system implementing curriculum for children with special needs.
  • Developed special programs for mentally and physically challenged children in order to introduce them to a regular curriculum.
  • Special Ed.
  • Teacher for children with special needs thru technology oriented programs and audio visual help.
  • Managed a staff of 10 aides including food specialists and therapists.
  • Lead and implemented programs in order to help children with special needs get a social, cognitive, communicative behavior to develop the necessary skills to get ahead.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
Education
Associate of Arts: Occupational Therapy, 1 2009
Penn Foster - Miami, FL
  • Trained in Health and Safety for people.
  • Emphasis in occupational therapy
Master of Science: Computer science and tecchnology, 1 1993
Antonio Nariño University - Cartago
    computer science
  • Emphasis in Education Curriculum and Instruction
  • Continuing education in computer and technology
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, 1 1989
Quindío University - Pereira
    Early Childhood Education
  • Trained in Health and Safety for Children
  • Emphasis in Education Curriculum and Instruction
  • Coursework in attention, symbolic play for children with autism
  • Continuing education in infant and toddler development specialist
Certifications
Skills
arts, audio, Spanish, Teacher
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Alpha & Omega
  • Ventana de los Cielos
  • The Arc South Florida. Project Thrive
  • Kids Learning Center
  • INEM INSTITUTE
  • Seguro Social Villa

School Attended

  • Penn Foster
  • Antonio Nariño University
  • Quindío University

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead teacher
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Senior Director
  • Special Education Teacher

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Occupational Therapy , 1 2009
    Master of Science : Computer science and tecchnology , 1 1993
    Bachelor of Science : Early Childhood Education , 1 1989

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