Ana Polanco Bachman
Raleigh
Summary
Compassionate professional with extensive experience in early childhood education. Known for exceptional communication and emotional intelligence, fostering supportive relationships with families and creating dynamic learning experiences that promote children's holistic development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Northside Preschool
Knightdale
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental needs.
- Organized classroom activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in preschoolers.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance supportive learning environments at home.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive classroom dynamics.
- Assessed children's progress through observation and developmental screenings.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Applied positive reinforcement strategies to encourage student motivation during learning tasks.
- Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
- Supervised playground activities during outdoor playtime sessions including monitoring equipment use for safety purposes.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling, singing songs and reading books aloud.
- Detected early indicators of emotional or developmental challenges in children to facilitate timely interventions.
- Prepared lesson plans based on curriculum objectives set forth by school administrators.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Northside Preschool
Knightdale
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
- Supported children's social, emotional, and cognitive development through interactive play.
- Managed classroom supplies and organized materials for various educational activities.
- Engaged with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns, strengthening home-school communication and support.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment following health and safety guidelines.
- Observed children's behavior and communicated observations to the lead teacher regularly.
- Created engaging learning atmosphere through creative play and structured routines, fostering children's enthusiasm for learning.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Raleigh Children's Developmental Services Agency
Raleigh
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated early intervention services for children with developmental delays.
- Developed individualized family service plans in collaboration with caregivers.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to assess child progress and address specific needs.
- Monitored service delivery for compliance with state regulations and quality standards.
- Provided guidance and resources to families navigating developmental challenges.
- Facilitated communication between families and team members regarding the IFSP process.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings discussing assessment results, goals and objectives set forth in an IFSP plan and strategies used by providers working with a particular family and child.
- Collaborated with professionals, including physicians, psychologists, speech therapists, teachers, and social workers to coordinate effective interventions.
Child Developmental Specialist
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
Raleigh
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement client-centered care strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress and needs regularly.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote skill development in clients.
- Advocated for clients' rights and secured access to essential community resources.
- Collaborated with families, schools, and other professionals to create comprehensive care plans for individuals.
- Participated in case conferences to review client progress towards therapeutic objectives.
- Developed Individualized Education Plans tailored to meet specific needs of clients.
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Raleigh Children's Developmental Services Agency
Raleigh
10.2010 - 09.2018
- Coordinated early intervention services for children with developmental delays.
- Developed individualized family service plans in collaboration with caregivers.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss child progress and needs.
- Monitored service delivery to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards.
- Guided families in navigating developmental challenges by providing tailored resources and support.
- Advised families about available resources in their local communities which may be beneficial for their child's development needs .
- Facilitated communication between families and team members throughout the IFSP process to enhance understanding and collaboration.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings discussing assessment results, goals and objectives set forth in an IFSP plan and strategies used by providers working with a particular family and child.
- Collaborated with professionals, including physicians, psychologists, speech therapists, teachers, and social workers, to coordinate appropriate interventions for children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY05-2006
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Child assessments
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Northside Preschool
08.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Northside Preschool
03.2023 - 05.2023
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Raleigh Children's Developmental Services Agency
05.2021 - 10.2022
Child Developmental Specialist
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
01.2019 - 10.2019
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Raleigh Children's Developmental Services Agency
10.2010 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bronx Community College