Sandra Manning
Ashburnham
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience in early childhood education. Proficient in curriculum design, individual assessments, and collaborative team engagement. Committed to creating safe, nurturing environments that inspire exploration and support children's growth. Skilled in delivering engaging lesson plans, driving individual assessments, and ensuring effective parental communication. Ready to leverage expertise in early childhood education to enhance children's developmental experiences and foster a lifelong love for learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Infant Toddler Children Center
Acton
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for toddlers, promoting early childhood development.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing space for toddlers to explore and learn.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities that fostered social skills and teamwork among children.
- Facilitated daily individual and group activities, including arts and crafts, music, cooking, storytelling, and dramatic play.
- Maintained records of individual child's development and learning milestones consistently.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support during playtime interactions.
- Engaged parents in meaningful conversations about their child's growth and development.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Live-Out Nanny
Jill Nunez
Reading
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety for children in care.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits.
- Organized educational games and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Developed daily schedules to provide structure and routine for children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to foster social skills among peers.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
- Planned engaging activities like arts and crafts projects, outdoor games.
- Took children on educational outings such as trips to museums or parks.
- Transported children to school or other activities when necessary.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
Chelmsford
07.2014 - 12.2018
- Organized daily activities to promote social interaction and cooperative play.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for children.
- Conducted assessments to track developmental milestones and individual progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA03-2013
Bachelor in Education - ESL Specialty - Education
La Salle University, Bogota, Colombia
Colombia 06-2009
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Individual assessments
- Curriculum design
- Parental communication
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Educational activities
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Reggio Emilia curriculum
- Play-based learning
- Nature-based curriculum
- Passionate about loose parts
- Time management
- Organization
- Creative thinking
- Problem solving
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Infant Toddler Children Center
08.2023 - Current
Live-Out Nanny
Jill Nunez
01.2019 - 08.2023
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
07.2014 - 12.2018
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Middlesex Community College
Bachelor in Education - ESL Specialty - Education
La Salle University, Bogota, Colombia
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