Ivy Van Dunk
Denver
Summary
Dedicated educator specializing in early childhood education and personalized care, focused on nurturing positive relationships and leveraging assessment tools to promote child development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
The Gardner School 9Co+
Denver
08.2023 - Current
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Head Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy Daycare
Aurora
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
Aurora
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway High Schoo;
Aurora, CO06-2000
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Child assessment tools
- Individualized care
- Early childhood education
- Family engagement
- Lesson planning
- Safety compliance
- Student observation
- Baby sign language
- Documentation requirements
Certification
- PDIS classes up to date
- CPS & First Aid
- Universal Precaution
Timeline
Infant Teacher
The Gardner School 9Co+
08.2023 - Current
Head Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy Daycare
06.2021 - 11.2023
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
01.2019 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Gateway High Schoo;
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