Carla Abrantes

• Implemented school curriculum in ways that met student needs.
• Provide organizational leadership and support to all teachers within the grade level to ensure the grade level team meets ambitious student achievement goals.
• Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve child success.
• Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
• Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
• Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
• Issued daily care for children that adhered to licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
• Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
• Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
• Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
• Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values

• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
• Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work

Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the children in the center.

Set the standards and policies and procedures for the service and ensure the implementation of and adherence to these.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 2006 and all other relevant legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring that Child Protection Policy of the service is based on Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of children.
• Responsible for ensuring that activities in each session allow children to experience creative, imaginative, physical, social and cognitive play within the Framework for Early Learning.
• Management of staff and performed a positive role model and support to the staff in the service.
• Responsible for the staff in service and for ensuring to provide safe workplace.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and ensure that records of progress of each child on daily basis are kept, as well as up-to-date records of waiting lists, daily register and accident book.
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with children and parents and to participate in team. Encourage parents to actively participate in group and ensure parents are kept informed of their child's development.
• Call regular meetings to discuss curriculum, activities and child development.
• Attend relevant training courses and childcare network meetings on ongoing basis.
• Treat all information received with strictest confidence and professionalism.
• Responsible for finances of the service and reporting of same to the Board Of Management. The job involved the need to communicate with, and respond to, people inside and outside the setting including other professionals.
• Help to achieve overall long-term and short-term aims of the service by the most effective use of the resources available.
• Have high regard for own personal and professional development and for the personal and professional development of others
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

• Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the children in the center.
• Set the standards and policies and procedures for the service and ensure the implementation of and adherence to these.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 2006 and all other relevant legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Child Protection Policy of the service is based on Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of children.
• Responsible for ensuring that activities in each session allow the children to experience creative, imaginative, physical, social and cognitive play within the Framework for Early Learning.
• Management of staff and be a positive role model and support to the staff in the service.
• Responsible for the staff in service and for ensuring to provide a safe workplace.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and ensure that records of the progress of each child on a daily basis are kept, as well as up-to-date records of waiting lists, daily register and accident book.
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with children and parents and to participate in a team. Encourage parents to actively participate in the group and ensure parents are kept informed of their child's development.
• Call regular meetings to discuss curriculum, activities and child development.
• Attend relevant training courses and childcare network meetings on an ongoing basis.
• Treat all information received with the strictest confidence and professionalism.
• Responsible for the finances of the service and reporting of same to the Board Of Management. The job involved the need to communicate with, and respond to, people inside and outside the setting including other professionals.
• Help to achieve the overall long-term and short-term aims of the service by the most effective use of the resources available.
• Have a high regard for own personal and professional development and for the personal and professional development of others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

• To deputize for the Manager
• To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care and development for children placed in the Day Nursery.
• To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Manager.
• To give support to other personnel within the Day Nursery.
• Mains Duties:
• Overall management responsibility for the Day Nursery in the absence of the Manager.
• Assist the Manager in providing effective day-to-day management of the Nursery.
• Assist the Manager in the collection, accounting, and banking of monies and distribution of wages.
• Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives for policy for the Nursery within the framework of the management committee.
• Assist the Manager in planning the training strategy for students
• To be responsible for the supervision of students, identifying their learning needs, and advising key staff of these.
• In conjunction with the Manager, formulate, operate and evaluate a yearly program of activities,
• Following the guidelines of the National Curriculum, that is suitable to the age range of children.
• To assist the Manager in promoting Equal Opportunities throughout the Day Nursery.
• Supervised and motivated 16 staff employees.
• Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data.
• Interviewed, performed background checks, hired and trained 5 new teachers.

• Provide a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate children's growth, exploration, and participation.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment for children.
• Coordinate with other teachers to develop lesson plans for children to develop their social, emotional,
• Physical and intellectual skills.
• Observe the child and interpret child's needs.
• Treat all children unconditionally and with the same importance level.
• Coordinate regular communication with parents regarding their children's progress.
• Supervise and manage children both inside and outside the classroom.
• Monitor and track children's progress on regular basis.
• Ensure there's a good balance between child-led and adult-initiated activities.
• The environment and activities together with facilitation by me aid the child's development in line with Aistear Curriculum Framework and Sìolta Quality Standards.
• Record children's learning and development, dispositions, skills, attitudes, and so on in written format and develop a curriculum based on each child's stage of development and learning ability. This is to be done according to the Kids Inc practices in line with Aistear and Sìolta.
• Support a Positive Behaviour Management Policy ensuring each child is respected and is supported to develop a high level of well-being, identity, and belonging within the group.
• Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
• Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
• Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.

• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
• Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
• Administered prescribed medication in pill, liquid and shot format.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
• Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
• Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
• Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
• Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
• Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
• Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
• Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
• Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
• Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
• Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.