Mhia Cortez
Center
Summary
Dynamic Infant and Toddler Teacher at Center Headstart, skilled in creative lesson planning and fostering independence in young learners. Enhanced parent engagement and classroom management through effective communication and positive reinforcement strategies. Committed to promoting early learning and supporting diverse needs with patience and empathy, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Center Headstart
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided support during transitions between classrooms or activities, ensuring smooth adjustments for young children.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring a clean, organized space conducive to learning at all times.
- Increased parent involvement in children''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on child progress.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Improved overall classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations for behavior.
- Integrated sensory experiences into daily routine to enhance cognitive exploration opportunities for young learners.
- Promoted early literacy development through storytelling, songs, and guided reading activities.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills such as dressing, feeding, and toileting when appropriate.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating play-based and age-appropriate activities into daily lesson plans.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Implemented creative art projects that stimulated fine motor skill development while also allowing for personal expression among students.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Education
No Degree - Child Development Associate
Center Highschool
Center, COSkills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Patience and empathy
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Child-centered approach
- Community involvement
- Special needs support
- Creative lesson planning
- First aid and CPR
- Responsive caregiving
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Efficient under pressure
- Emotionally supportive
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
Child Development Associate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Center Headstart
02.2025 - 07.2025
No Degree - Child Development Associate
Center Highschool
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