Experience

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  Mommy's time out/early childhood center

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  Assistant teacher

  Responsibilities included (but not limited to):- Assisting in teaching and leading in a variety of classrooms as assigned (general ages6 weeks-5 years).- Participating in managing classroom upkeep and organization.- Assisting in general childcare and engagement with children.

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  Kidventure

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Employee

  As an employee of Kidventure (a children's indoor playground), responsibilities included (but not limited to): -Supervision-Cleaning and sanitation-Providing family friendly service-Reception and Front Desk Duties

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  Freelance

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2016

  Freelance stage manager/assistant stage manager

  View Attached Resume for stage management.

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  Concordia university chicago

  Aug 2013 - May 2016

  In this role, responsibilities included (but not limited to):-Assisting in teaching and leading in a variety of classrooms as assigned (general ages 6 weeks-5 years).- Contributing to managing classroom upkeep and organization.- Working in a team environment with other lab students and teachers to support each other and learn new practices.- Assisting in general childcare and engagement with children.- Front desk and reception duties

  • Lab Student-Early Childhood Education Center

    Aug 2013 - May 2016

  • Scenic Charge

    Aug 2013 - May 2016
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  Self employed

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Nanny

  As a part time nanny of an infant, my responsibilities included (but were not limited to):-General Childcare (bottles, naps, diapers, etc.)-Demonstrating understanding of developmental milestones and planning activities to meet these milestones-Interacting and supervising

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  Concordia university chicago

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Responsibilities in this role include (but are not limited to):- Teach and lead a class of 10-16 children (6 weeks-3 years).- Update curriculum and ensure appropriateness for each age group as well as drawing inspiration from Reggio-Emilia and other theorists.- Understand and demonstrate understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, Illinois Early Learning Guidelines, NAEYC, and DCFS regulations.- Manage classroom upkeep and organization.- Train and supervise lab students (student workers from the university) in the classroom.- Observe and give guidance to undergraduate and graduate student observers.- Founded a new community night based in literacy and partnered with a Reach Out and Read book drive.- Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities. Show less

  • Lead Teacher-Early Childhood Education Center

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2022

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Triton college

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Education Department Chair

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Early Childhood Faculty

    Aug 2022 - now