Ariel Antoon
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated infant teacher with expertise in nurturing environments, creative lesson planning, and effective parent communication. Committed to fostering social and emotional growth in infants while maintaining safety standards and compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Young Scholars Academy Of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to individual developmental needs.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in infants.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and address concerns effectively.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and supporting professional development initiatives.
- Maintained safety standards and ensured compliance with licensing regulations and policies.
- Organized age-appropriate activities that stimulated exploration and creativity among infants.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
Assistant Director
Little Harvard Learning Center
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve learning outcomes for students.
- Led staff training sessions to foster professional development and promote best practices in early childhood education.
- Coordinated classroom schedules and resource allocation to optimize educational activities across multiple age groups.
- Established strong communication channels with parents to ensure engagement and support for student progress.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards, maintaining high-quality educational environments.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of center activities while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and pedagogical approaches for diverse learners.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Teacher
The Learning Experience
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student interaction and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adapted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Integrated technology into curriculum, enhancing learning experiences with educational software.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and academic growth.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged teamwork and personal development among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and instructional methods.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices and stay current with educational trends.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Healthcare Associate
Interm Health Care
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in coordinating patient care and services to enhance overall healthcare delivery.
- Provided support in implementing care plans and monitoring patient progress effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff to improve service experience.
- Participated in training new associates on operational procedures and best practices within the facility.
Personal Shopper
Walmart
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted customers in selecting products based on preferences and needs.
- Navigated store layout to locate items efficiently for timely service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure stock availability and presentation.
- Managed online orders, ensuring accurate fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Adapted quickly to changing inventory levels and seasonal promotions.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback for continuous service improvement.
- Maintained organized shopping carts, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2020
Skills
- First aid training
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Sanitation procedures
- Activity planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Age-appropriate activities
- Documentation requirements
- Progress reporting
- Nurturing attitude
- Communication development
- Child assessment
- Creative lesson planning
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Young Scholars Academy Of Colorado Springs
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Director
Little Harvard Learning Center
05.2025 - 09.2025
Teacher
The Learning Experience
06.2021 - 05.2025
Healthcare Associate
Interm Health Care
09.2020 - 06.2021
Personal Shopper
Walmart
05.2020 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School