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TERESA CASTRO GONZALEZ

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience at YMCA of Northern Alberta, adept in fostering children's socio-emotional skills and brain development through play-based learning. Excelled in bilingual communication (English/Spanish), behavior management, and inclusivity. Proven track record in enhancing classroom engagement and parent-educator collaboration. Passionate about implementing innovative educational strategies and supporting children with special needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

L.3 Early Childhood Educator. Supervisor on Site

YMCA of Northern Alberta
10.2023 - Current

. Implement creativity play based activities for young children to enhance brain development and socio emotional skills.

. Scaffold children's interest by engaging as play partner and facilitator.

. Support the educators, parents and children while director offsite.

. Conduct Parent educator meetings to discuss children's progress, needs and implementing strategies to address parents/ educator's concerns.

. Plan and Foster activities following the YMCA Play to Learn and FLIGHT Framework curriculum.

. Enhance classroom management, providing a safe learning space.

. Foster inclusion and respect for diversity in the learning environment

. Prepare and implement strategies to support children with hight/ special needs.



L 3 Early Childhood Educator. Supervisor on Site

YMCA of Northern Alberta
01.2022 - 09.2023

. Enhanced communication skills by facilitating group discussions allowing children to express their interest and implemented activities following the YMCA A place to connect curriculum designed for School Aged Children.

. Increased student engagement with hands-on learning experiences and play-based activities.

. Communicate with parents verbally and by email

. Plan and develop strategies to provide safe environment in the school and during our field trips.

. Executed frequent head counting, implemented signing in and out when arrival and departure time of our children.

. Monitored and supported children's observation and play engagement with the children under our care.

. Collaborated with colleagues developing children interests' based activities, projects and events.


L3 Early Childhood Educator. Supervisor on Site

YMCA of Northern Alberta
10.2021 - 01.2022

. Developed engaging play based activities to foster children's language development.

. Implemented outdoor/ indoor physical activities to promote children's gross motor development'

. Planned and developed creative art activities for promoting cognitive growth in young children.

. Enhanced social-emotional and self regulation by providing children within variety of learning centres and invitation tables based on children;s interests.

. Encouraged curiosity and exploration with age-appropriate science projects.

L2 Early Childhood Educator

YMCA Of Brandon
01.2015 - 05.2021
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Assiniboine Community College
Brandon
06-2015

Bachelor of Science - Education

COLEGIO EDUCATION PREESCOLAR
Bogota, Colombia
11-1990

Skills

    Passionate About Child Development

    Supportive Play Companion

    Effective Communication Skills

    Implementation of Age-Appropriate Activities

    Positive Behavior Support Techniques

    Play-Based Learning Expertise

    Support for Children with Disabilities

    Bilingual Proficiency (English and Spanish)

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

POSIBILITY FOR PRACTICES (PfP) LEARNING SERIES

Sept 19 2023-Oct 242023

Curriculum Framework Supports


LEVEL 3 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

May 5, 2021

Alberta Child Care Staff Certification


YMCA Playing to Learn

YMCA A Place to connect

Profesional development

 EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTIGATION WEBINARS

The Honeycomb Hypothesis: A fresh Perspective of how Infants, Toddlers, and Two's Learn

May 4, 2022  EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTIGATION WEBINARS


. Centering attachment : The Key to Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for 0-3

Sep 23, 2022  EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTIGATION WEBINARS


Winter Inside, Outside and Beyond the classroom walls. Nov 10 2022

. The Heart of Inclusive and Meaningful Assessment Practices with Young Children.

Dec 7, 2022 EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTIGATION WEBINARS


. The Healing Power of Play and Optimism: How to Foster Playful learning and a Curious , cooperative, and joyful Classroom

March 23, 2023   EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTIGATION WEBINARS


. The Happiest Preschool: How to foster Playful Learning and a Curious, Cooperative, and joyful Classroom

Nov7, 2024  EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTIGATION WEBINARS


. Thriving Temporal Environments for Young Children and Educators: Unlocking the Right P.I.T.C.H.

Feb 12, 2025  EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTIGATION WEBINARS

Timeline

L.3 Early Childhood Educator. Supervisor on Site

YMCA of Northern Alberta
10.2023 - Current

L 3 Early Childhood Educator. Supervisor on Site

YMCA of Northern Alberta
01.2022 - 09.2023

L3 Early Childhood Educator. Supervisor on Site

YMCA of Northern Alberta
10.2021 - 01.2022

L2 Early Childhood Educator

YMCA Of Brandon
01.2015 - 05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Assiniboine Community College

Bachelor of Science - Education

COLEGIO EDUCATION PREESCOLAR
TERESA CASTRO GONZALEZ