Tiana Reitano
Glenside
Summary
Friendly and energetic Lead Teacher with nearly 7 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, emotional, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative curriculum design and effective classroom management. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with families and staff while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool
06.2018 - Current
- Implemented best practices to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Demonstrated excellent self-regulation and modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Established positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Sales Associate
Ann Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Trained personnel on policies, procedures and communications for in-person and telephone etiquette.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
Wyncote, PA06-2015
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Childhood education expertise
- Child safety procedures
- Curriculum development
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Calm and patient
- Learning assessment skills
- Safe learning environment
- Effective family communication
- Support for individuals with disabilities
Certification
- CPR and first aid certified
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Anti-Biased, Diverse, and Inclusive Training
- Maintain required professional development standards aligned with PA Stars Certification
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool
06.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Ann Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery County Community College
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
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