Loretta Denis
Smithfield
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Intermediate Unit I
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Child Care Center Director
Love Bugs Learning Center, LLC
09.2015 - 04.2023
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2022
Skills
- IEP Familiarity
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Student Health and Safety
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Fostering Positive Environment
- Parent and Student Communication
- Behavior Redirection
- Accounting Records
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Support Teachers
- Oversee Staff
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Intermediate Unit I
04.2023 - Current
Child Care Center Director
Love Bugs Learning Center, LLC
09.2015 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Westmoreland County Community College
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