Marina Natalia Santos

727 Lalton Dr. Conway, SC 29526

(508)558-9741 or (508) 989-5298
marinanataliasantos@outlook.com

Professional Profile

Experienced and highly regarded Early Childhood Educator with excellent

interpersonal skills, creativity, diverse abilities, and knowledge of developmentally
appropriate practices. Field experience in both daycare and reputable preschool
centers as an early childhood educator for diverse families and children birth to age
five.

Education and Certificates

Horry Georgetown Technical College, Conway, SC
Associate in Applied Science Spring 2016
Major: Early Childhood Education
GPA: 3.8 Presidents List
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Carolina
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Carolina

Early Childhood Education Credential

Preschool Credential 1
Preschool Credential 2
Special Needs Credential (applied, waiting for approval level; have met requirements)

Bloodbourne Pathogens Certification, (exp. 9/16)

Infant, Child, & Adult CPR and First Aid, (exp. 8/16)
SIDS Training (exp. 10/16)
90+ CCCCD DSS Early Childhood Training Hours (2015)

Field Experience
Field

visitations and observation experience: (Aug 2013 present)

Child Development Ministries, Myrtle Beach, SC
The Learning Tree, Surfside Beach, SC (Student Teaching Site)
McLaurin Elementary School (Montessori), Florence, SC
Palmetto Preschool and Learning Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
Waccamaw Elementary School, Conway, SC
Waccamaw Headstart Center, Conway, SC

Special Skills
Knowledge of ITERS, ECERS, CACFP, ABC programming, DSS Rules and Regulations
Knowledge of the High Scope, Creative Curriculum, and Montessori Curriculum
Models

Professional Strengths and Abilities

Leadership Skills:
Helped train numerous daycare staff members in center and developmentally
appropriate classroom practices
Led informational training seminars on various Early Childhood concepts and
practices during staff meetings
Communication Skills:
Engaged in two-way reciprocal, respectful, ongoing communication with
families, staff, and community members
Organizational Skills
Organized and maintained detailed professional and personal records of staff,
families, and children in my care as well as of materials and supplies
Cleaning Skills
Held responsible for the daily, weekly, and bi-monthly cleaning of my
classroom as well as the monthly deep clean and sanitization of the center

Employment History
Palmetto Preschool and Learning Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
Infant Teacher
Aug 2014-Dec 2014
Conway Daycare, Conway, SC
Infant Teacher and Waddler Teacher Assistant

Sept 2013-June 2014

Affiliations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Member
South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA) Member
Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA Member)