Angela Barabas
Danville
Summary
Dedicated Lead Infant Room Teacher with a nurturing attitude and proven teamwork skills. Experienced in developing age-appropriate lesson plans and fostering parent-teacher collaboration to enhance infant development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Danville Christian Learning Center
Danville, IL
08.2019 - 02.2026
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive development in infants.
- Developed individualized learning strategies based on each child's developmental milestones.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Established positive relationships with families, enhancing community engagement within the center.
- Streamlined classroom operations, improving resource allocation and activity scheduling efficiency.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for infants by maintaining clean and organized spaces.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Crosspoint Human Services
Danville, IL
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor children's growth and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Continuously evaluated progress of each infant to ensure appropriate developmental milestones were achieved.
- Strengthened cognitive skills by introducing sensory experiences like soft music or tactile objects during playtime.
- Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual needs, fostering strong support system for each infant.
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant's daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
Assessment Clerk
Danvlle Area Community College
Danville, IL
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Processed student assessments accurately and efficiently to support academic evaluations.
- Maintained assessment records in compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
- Coordinated the scheduling of assessment sessions, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented streamlined procedures for assessment data entry and reporting.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL02-2014
Skills
- Motor skill development
- Infant care techniques
- Infant safety
- Sensory play techniques
- Health and safety
- Classroom management
- Record keeping
- Parent collaboration
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Multitasking and organization
- Professionalism and ethics
- Strong work ethic
- Nurturing attitude
- Childcare passion
- Friendly and likable
- Patience and calmness
Accomplishments
- Managed classroom of 12 children ages 6 weeks to 17 months, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Translated for vietnamese-speaking parents and guardians to enfranchise them in childcare options.
Certification
- Licensed Food Service Manager - Exp 2030
- Certified CPR, AHA - 2028
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Danville Christian Learning Center
08.2019 - 02.2026
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Crosspoint Human Services
02.2015 - 03.2019
Assessment Clerk
Danvlle Area Community College
02.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Danville Area Community College