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Dara Bondi

Phoenixville

Summary

Motivated university student with a track record of academic and personal expertise in childcare activities and development with a strong commitment to nurturing young minds. Skilled in creating engaging and supportive learning environments, fostering positive behavior, and adapting to varying needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring dependable support for educators and students alike. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Magic Memories
06.2024 - Current
  • Works flexibly within a variety of age- grouped classrooms ranging from infants, toddlers, pre-school and school- age children.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
  • Contributes to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
  • Assists lead teacher with administering children's snack and meal times, STEM and art- related activities, nap time, and hygiene.
  • Communicates regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.

Babysitting

Family Members
05.2018 - Current
  • Developed trusting relationships with both parents and children through consistent interaction throughout babysitting engagements.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
  • Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.

Student Field Experience

The Pathway School
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Observed and assisted lead teacher in a behavioral support classroom setting of 8, 7th-8th grade students.
  • Collected data through recurring observations to create a Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and a Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) for a selected student.
  • Gained real-life perspective on the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support (IEPS) for a variety of special needs learners.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.

Student Field Experience

Upper Darby Kindergarten Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported teacher in implementing effective lesson plans, including creating and teaching a personal lesson and instructional activity.
  • Mentored students individually to improve learning and understanding of material.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate varying levels of ability, ensuring all students reached their potential.
  • Aided teacher to ensure smooth classroom transitions to and from classroom, as well as between mealtimes and academic subjects.

Store Associate

Home Goods
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing and availability.
  • Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
  • Answered incoming calls regarding product inquiries or orders.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.

Student Field Experience

East Ward Elementary
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Observed students in special education classroom settings to assess their performance levels.
  • Assisted in the implementation of behavior management strategies within classrooms.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in teaching methods.
  • Monitored student progress towards meeting established IEP objectives.
  • Assisted students with classroom transitions.
  • Established professional and cooperative relationship with mentor teacher in orchestrating class schedule and attendance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
06-2027

High School Diploma -

Phoenixville Area High School
Phoenixville, PA
06-2023

Skills

  • Early Childhood Care and Development
  • Planning and Implementing Enrichment Activities
  • Classroom Support
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Interpersonal Collaboration
  • Soft skills of Patience, Empathy and Open- Mindedness

Certification

Trainings Completed through The Pennsylvania Key:

  • DHS Fire Safety 2025
  • PA Required Health and Safety for Centers- Group Child Care (Part 1 and 2)
  • Overview of Keystone STARS: Pennsylvania's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
  • Module 7: Building Relationships with Families
  • Developing Trust and Empathy Skills for Effective Communication and Collaboration (E-Learning)
  • Trauma-Informed Programs: Adverse Childhood Experiences in the Learning Environment (Module 2)

Timeline

Student Field Experience

The Pathway School
01.2025 - 05.2025

Student Field Experience

Upper Darby Kindergarten Center
08.2024 - 12.2024

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Magic Memories
06.2024 - Current

Student Field Experience

East Ward Elementary
02.2024 - 04.2024

Store Associate

Home Goods
04.2023 - 08.2024

Babysitting

Family Members
05.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Phoenixville Area High School

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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