Cristina Fontana

• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
• Established positive relationships with students and families.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
• Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
• Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
• Worked collaboratively with parents, guardians and early interventionist and implemented goals for children.
• Completed early childhood behavioral assessments and communicated with parents, guardians, partners and supervisor about childs development.
• Established safe play environment for students.
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.

Early Childhood Educator in Classroom and Assistant Supervisor

• Maintained facility compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Worked with new families by giving them tours of the facility and providing them with the information needed.
• Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.