Adela A
ADELA ASCENCIO
11 N 3rd St. Apt 1 R, Harrison, NJ 07029 | H:------------| C:------------ | ------------
SUMMARY
Seasoned Childcare Assistant with 16 years experience supporting preschool children, ages 3 to 5, focused on implementing daily curriculum intended to promote the areas of early childhood development as well as help the teacher foster a positive, productive and encouraging environment.
CERTIFICATION
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Child Development Associate (CDA) Preschool, 2005
Council for Professional Recognition – Washington, D.C. USA
Serve/Safe (Sanitary Food Handling), Dec. 2018
Women Rising, Jersey City, NJ.
RELEVANT SKILLS
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• Computer: Microsoft Word – Software application – internet navigation
• Office skills: Communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
EDUCATION
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Associate Degree: Early Childhood
Essex County College, Newark, NJ, USA
Estimated graduation: 2019
EXPERIENCE
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Teacher Associate
April 2017 – July 2018
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Jersey City, NJ
• Assist Lead and Head Teacher in the planning and implementation of a program developmentally appropriate to meet the intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of children.
• Supervise children in all areas of development.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Greet parents in a welcoming atmosphere, and maintain open and ongoing communication regarding their children development and performance in the classroom.
• Assist in diapering feeding and monitor infants during naptime.
• Nurture and engage in various activities to promote learning.
Teacher Assistant
August 2014 – August 2016
Community Development Institute (CDI) Newark, NJ
• Performed as Acting Teacher in absence of the Lead Teacher, carrying out diverse duties and responsibilities related, such as conducting circle time, small group and story time.
• Managed a classroom of 15 children ages 3 to 5.
• Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem solving with age-appropriate playtime activities
• Maintained and recorded children anecdotal and observations.
• Assisted children during family style breakfast lunch and snack.
• Kept daily records of attendance and meal count.
• Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
• Maintained supportive and effective relationships with co-workers, parents, staff and directors.
• Participated in staff meetings, workshops and training for professional development.
Teacher Assistant
February 2001 – June 2014
Newark Preschool Council, Newark, NJ
• Assisted the Lead Teacher in running a program developmentally appropriate to meet the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of preschool children ages 3 to 5.
• Established and maintained a safe play environment for children.
• Substitute to the Lead Teacher when absent to conduct the daily scheduled lesson plan.
• Supervised children in areas of development in areas such as: Manipulative, Art, Block, Dramatic Play, and Science.
• Maintained record of anecdotal and observations of children for lesson planning and learning progress.
• Encouraged and praised children to build their self-esteem.
• Maintained open and effective communication with parents and shared information about their children performance.
• Assisted children in family style food program (breakfast, lunch and snack).
• Participated with children in annual cultural events with presentation of dance and movement.
• Attended community and field trips such as the zoo, farm and circus.
• Built supportive and positive relationships with co-workers, parents and staff.
LANGUAGES
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Bilingual in English and Spanish
ADELA ASCENCIO
11 N 3rd St. Apt 1 R, Harrison, NJ 07029 | H:------------| C:------------ | ------------
SUMMARY
Seasoned Childcare Assistant with 16 years experience supporting preschool children, ages 3 to 5, focused on implementing daily curriculum intended to promote the areas of early childhood development as well as help the teacher foster a positive, productive and encouraging environment.
CERTIFICATION
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Child Development Associate (CDA) Preschool, 2005
Council for Professional Recognition – Washington, D.C. USA
Serve/Safe (Sanitary Food Handling), Dec. 2018
Women Rising, Jersey City, NJ.
RELEVANT SKILLS
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
• Computer: Microsoft Word – Software application – internet navigation
• Office skills: Communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
EDUCATION
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Associate Degree: Early Childhood
Essex County College, Newark, NJ, USA
Estimated graduation: 2019
EXPERIENCE
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Teacher Associate
April 2017 – July 2018
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Jersey City, NJ
• Assist Lead and Head Teacher in the planning and implementation of a program developmentally appropriate to meet the intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of children.
• Supervise children in all areas of development.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Greet parents in a welcoming atmosphere, and maintain open and ongoing communication regarding their children development and performance in the classroom.
• Assist in diapering feeding and monitor infants during naptime.
• Nurture and engage in various activities to promote learning.
Teacher Assistant
August 2014 – August 2016
Community Development Institute (CDI) Newark, NJ
• Performed as Acting Teacher in absence of the Lead Teacher, carrying out diverse duties and responsibilities related, such as conducting circle time, small group and story time.
• Managed a classroom of 15 children ages 3 to 5.
• Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem solving with age-appropriate playtime activities
• Maintained and recorded children anecdotal and observations.
• Assisted children during family style breakfast lunch and snack.
• Kept daily records of attendance and meal count.
• Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
• Maintained supportive and effective relationships with co-workers, parents, staff and directors.
• Participated in staff meetings, workshops and training for professional development.
Teacher Assistant
February 2001 – June 2014
Newark Preschool Council, Newark, NJ
• Assisted the Lead Teacher in running a program developmentally appropriate to meet the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of preschool children ages 3 to 5.
• Established and maintained a safe play environment for children.
• Substitute to the Lead Teacher when absent to conduct the daily scheduled lesson plan.
• Supervised children in areas of development in areas such as: Manipulative, Art, Block, Dramatic Play, and Science.
• Maintained record of anecdotal and observations of children for lesson planning and learning progress.
• Encouraged and praised children to build their self-esteem.
• Maintained open and effective communication with parents and shared information about their children performance.
• Assisted children in family style food program (breakfast, lunch and snack).
• Participated with children in annual cultural events with presentation of dance and movement.
• Attended community and field trips such as the zoo, farm and circus.
• Built supportive and positive relationships with co-workers, parents and staff.
LANGUAGES
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Bilingual in English and Spanish