Chaya Terranova
Educator
Lititz
Summary
Compassionate, ambitious, and professional educator who values the art and impact of teaching. Equipped with professional and real life experiences to foster a safe and engaging learning experience. Values genuine relationships with students and incorporates a teaching style that views students holistically. Prioritizes family communication to all socioeconomic statuses and ethnic backgrounds. Believes in the power of positive reinforcement classroom management strategies. Adapts to new situations with an open and optimistic mindset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrollment/Family Engagement Specialist
IU13- Early Head Start
08.2022 - Current
- Provided detailed information to potential families about Early Head Start, followed by enrolling families.
- Collaborated with School District of Lancaster and other communities for recruitment events.
- Planned, promoted, and managed family engagement events for both programs ran through Early Head Start.
- Documented, filed, and managed confidential data
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Pre School Lead Teacher
U-GRO Learning Centres Inc.
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Maintained a well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Student Teaching
Brownstown Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Incorporated use of technology in lessons, such as; Active Inspire, Promethean Board, and iPads.
- Participated in PDS program, which allowed me teach the same classroom for a whole school year.
- Created age appropriate assessments and rubrics while documenting result for data purposes.
- Established genuine relationships with parents and guardians of students of all different socioeconomic statuses and ethnic backgrounds.
- Attended staff, grade level, and district seminars to enhance professional development.
- Collaborated with lead teacher and grade level teachers to develop curriculum based lessons that were aligned with state standards.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Developed online resources for virtual lessons and held individual Zoom teaching sessions with students in response to COVID-19.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Millersville University
Millersville, PA 01.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster 08.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Time Management
Multi-Tasking
Collaboration Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
Graduated with summa cum laude honors.
Certification
PA Department of Education- Early Childhood Educator
Timeline
Enrollment/Family Engagement Specialist
IU13- Early Head Start
08.2022 - Current
Pre School Lead Teacher
U-GRO Learning Centres Inc.
01.2021 - 06.2021
PA Department of Education- Early Childhood Educator
05-2020
Student Teaching
Brownstown Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Millersville University
01.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Harrisburg Area Community College
08.2014 - 12.2018
Similar Profiles
Yuliana Y. ZavalaYuliana Y. Zavala
Infant and Toddler /Preschool Teacher (Master Teacher Permit/Supervisor Permit) at AKA Head Start - Jackman Early Head StartInfant and Toddler /Preschool Teacher (Master Teacher Permit/Supervisor Permit) at AKA Head Start - Jackman Early Head Start
Ella FultonElla Fulton
Center Supervisor at Waccamaw EOC, Inc Head Start/ Early Head StartCenter Supervisor at Waccamaw EOC, Inc Head Start/ Early Head Start
Mariah CloudMariah Cloud
Infant-Toddler Teacher at Leech Lake Early Head Start/Head StartInfant-Toddler Teacher at Leech Lake Early Head Start/Head Start