Maria Palmira S.

I have lived in 3 different countries (Mexico, Spain and USA), and I have had the opportunity to study in all of them.

I started working with children almost 20 years ago. I taught Computer and English lessons to high schoolers.

16 years ago I worked for a non profit providing respite care. For the last 12 years I have worked at two different Day Care Centers, a Home Day Care and recently (1 year and a half) as a nanny.

I have worked with all the ages since 3 months to 16 years. My main focus is from 1 to 5 years old, and getting them ready for Kindergarten.

One of my last jobs at one of the Day Care Centers was as a Pre-K Teacher. I have done trainings about Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf Education. My main focus is in Emotional Intelligence and teach them tools for Self Regulation.

I have also been Teaching Spanish, and my focus is through playing and using ASL (American Sign Language) as a reinforcement.

I love taking the kids outside with any kind of weather and teaching them about nature and with a lot of activities that are hands on.

I also have extensive experience with children that have special needs like (ASD, ADHD, SPD) and behavioral issues.

I love to tailored the Curriculum and the Teaching accordingly to the needs of the children and the parents.

I would love to meet your family, and hopefully be a good feet for your specific needs. Thanks for reading!

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I have a Bachelors in Marketing and a Masters in International Cooperation.

I am pursuing to get my STEP 7 on the ORO (Oregon Registry).

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