Wendy Mares
Alsip,IL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Daycare Teacher and Lab Technician with a proven track record at High Hopes Learning Center and Clover hillCloverhill Bakery. Excelled in fostering parental involvement and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in curriculum planning and quality assurance, blending strong work ethic with effective team collaboration. Achieved significant enhancements in student engagement and product development efficiency. Professional educator with strong focus on early childhood development and fostering nurturing environment. Experience in curriculum design, classroom management, and creating engaging learning activities. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, with commitment to achieving impactful results. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining positive relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Daycare Teacher
High Hopes Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
- Implemented progress monitoring systems to track individual student growth, enabling targeted support and interventions as needed.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and managed classroom effectively, resulting in a well-disciplined learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into daily lessons.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional techniques, supporting their transition into successful educators at our daycare center.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Lead Daycare Teacher
Aventuras En Panales
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
- Implemented progress monitoring systems to track individual student growth, enabling targeted support and interventions as needed.
- .Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles while maintaining consistent academic standards throughout the classroom.
- .Regularly assessed students using formative assessment tools to inform future instruction based on individual strengths and areas of improvement.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as classroom management and literacy instruction, contributing to overall staff growth and expertise.
- Organized engaging field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, enhancing students'' real-world understanding of various subjects.
- Assisted in developing school-wide initiatives focused on increasing student engagement and achievement levels.
Lead Lab Technician
Cloverhill Bakery
07.2013 - 05.2019
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime while maintaining high-quality testing services for clients.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing processes and procedures to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Contributed to the development of new products by collaborating with research scientists on experimental design and execution.
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Managed inventory of lab supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Conducted quality assurance tests to maintain high standards of accuracy.
- Improved efficiency by streamlining laboratory processes and protocols.
- Oversaw daily laboratory operations, ensuring smooth workflow and safety compliance.
- Oversaw calibration of instruments to guarantee precise measurements.
- Analyzed complex data sets to support ongoing research projects.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring the consistent accuracy of test results and data reports.
- Conducted audits of laboratory practices, identifying areas for improvement in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Ensured safe storage of chemicals through careful organization, labeling, and containment practices within designated areas.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety within the organization.
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Collected water samples from semi-processed, processed and raw water.
- Supported air quality monitoring efforts by calibrating equipment and maintaining detailed records of emissions data.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prosser Career Academy
Chicago, IL06-2013
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative teaching strategies
- Age-appropriate activities
- Curriculum planning
- Special needs support
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Loves children
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Trained 10 of Aventuras en Panales employees.
- Earned highest parent evaluations among peers in Aventuas en Panales.
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Bilingual Education Certification – Various State Departments of Education for teachers instructing in multiple languages.
- Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) Assessor Certification – Environment Rating Scales Institute, useful for curriculum planning and environment setup.
- Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) - National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
- Child Nutrition Program Operator Certification– For those managing child nutrition programs, offered by state departments and educational service agencies.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- Food Handler's Permit/License – Local Health Departments.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Illinois Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Daycare Teacher
High Hopes Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
Lead Daycare Teacher
Aventuras En Panales
06.2021 - 06.2023
Lead Lab Technician
Cloverhill Bakery
07.2013 - 05.2019
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Bilingual Education Certification – Various State Departments of Education for teachers instructing in multiple languages.
- Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) Assessor Certification – Environment Rating Scales Institute, useful for curriculum planning and environment setup.
- Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) - National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
- Child Nutrition Program Operator Certification– For those managing child nutrition programs, offered by state departments and educational service agencies.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- Food Handler's Permit/License – Local Health Departments.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Illinois Driver's License
High School Diploma -
Prosser Career Academy
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