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Susana MOjica

Springfield

Summary

Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Minis and Wynnie's Daycare, excelling in lesson planning and fostering social-emotional learning. Adept at implementing creative instruction and engaging students, I have successfully enhanced child development and parent communication, ensuring a nurturing and safe educational environment for all children in my care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Minis and Wynnie's Daycare
Springfield
03.2009 - Current
  • Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
  • Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Retail Sales Associate

Big Lots
Springfield, MA
08.2023 - 11.2026
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Safety regulations
  • Student assessments
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Parent communication
  • Creative instruction
  • Group activities
  • Health education
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Training in food handling preparation
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Social skills development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Effective listening
  • Toileting and feeding
  • Play-based learning approaches
  • Calm and patient
  • Elementary education
  • Early literacy development
  • Special needs support
  • Physical fitness
  • Special education
  • Behavior management
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Student records management
  • Age-appropriate assessment
  • Early childhood education
  • Curriculum planning
  • Safety procedures
  • Classroom organization
  • Development observation
  • Bilingual in [language]
  • Social skill building
  • Observational skills
  • Child safety procedures
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Certified in early childhood education
  • Afterschool program leadership
  • Social skill development
  • Excellent communication
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Student engagement and development

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Big Lots
08.2023 - 11.2026

Preschool Teacher

Minis and Wynnie's Daycare
03.2009 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education

Springfield Technical Community College

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