Destiny Gallegos
Stone Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated daycare teacher with a passion for fostering children's growth at Ladybug and Friends Daycare & Preschool. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, I enhanced program quality through professional development. Strong communicator, I built lasting relationships with parents while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Ladybug and Friends Daycare & Preschool
02.2025 - Current
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Contributed to improved program quality by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
Assistant Teacher
Little Panther Preschool
09.2023 - 05.2024
- High school program working at a preschool inside Glenbard north high school
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Conducted educational games and activities to reinforce learning concepts in enjoyable manner.
Education
Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream, IL05.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Loves children
- Classroom management
- FLUENT IN spanish
- Licensed childcare provider
- Parent-teacher communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Trainings
ECE Credential Level 1 - Module 2A
SAYD Credential Level 1 - Module 4a: Health and Nutrition
ECE Credential Level 1 - Module 2B
Lead in Water: Protecting Illinois Children
Asthma Management for Child Care Providers
Trauma-Informed Practice for Child Care Providers
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/Traumatic Brain Injury)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep)
Human Growth and Development
Health, Safety and Well-Being
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Ladybug and Friends Daycare & Preschool
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Little Panther Preschool
09.2023 - 05.2024
Glenbard North High School
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