Nicole Calderon
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center
08.2024 - Current
- Created and implemented lesson plans and curriculum.
- Evaluated individual progress and adjusted learning plans appropriately.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Teacher, Preschool
See Me Grow and Learn
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Create and implement lesson plans
- Teach basic fundamentals, such as numbers, colors, and shapes
- Help children develop social skills
- Keep the classroom clean and safe
Independent Contractor
Amazon Flex
09.2021 - Current
- Loading items and/or packages from Amazon’s warehouse. Ensuring that items are delivered to their various locations in a safe and timely manner.
- Reviewing orders before and after they are delivered to ensure that they are complete, charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
- Complying strictly with all transportation laws. Strictly adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
Teacher’s Aide
Pegasus Children’s Center
08.1995 - 06.2007
- Provide basic needs for children. Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities. Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs, interests, and learning styles of children. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the children and their parents. Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks, and meals.
Education
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
Council For Professional Recognition
Chicago02.2024
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Lincoln College of Technology
Melrose Park06.2007
Skills
- Childhood Development
- Preschool Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Detail Oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Well-developed Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Critical thinker
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Health and safety
- Motor skill development
- Curriculum planning
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- First Aid Certification
- SIDS Certification
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, Preschool
See Me Grow and Learn
01.2023 - 08.2024
Independent Contractor
Amazon Flex
09.2021 - Current
Teacher’s Aide
Pegasus Children’s Center
08.1995 - 06.2007
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
Council For Professional Recognition
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Lincoln College of Technology