Lina Marcela Z. · Laval
Laval
Member since July 2026
About
My name is Lina Marcela Zuluaga Gil. I'm 31 years old, originally from Colombia, and I've been working in early childhood education for the past 12 years in my home country. I hold a degree in early childhood pedagogy and currently work as a preschool teacher at Garderie Inquietudes, while also coordinating an inclusion program for children with disabilities in the municipality of Candelaria, in the Valle del Cauca province.
Approximate location
Services offered
Childcare — Details
Age groups accepted
Experience
5 to 10 years of experience
JARDIN D'ENFANTS INQUIETUDES FEBRUARY 15, 2021 – PRESENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (MORNING SHIFT) DIRECT SUPERVISOR: MARTHA CECILIA ALVAREZ – DIRECTOR • Take children on outdoor walks with care and patience. • Engage children through play, storytelling, and reading activities. • Assist with preparing meals for the children. • Set up materials and resources needed for educational and recreational activities. • Help children with personal care tasks including washing, dressing, and eating. • Monitor children's behaviour and support their social development. • Maintain discipline and implement strategies to guide appropriate behaviour, such as encouraging children to get dressed and tidy up toys and books. • Supervise and observe children's play. • Keep detailed records of daily activities, including observations, activity details, meals served, and any medications administered. • Support children's learning processes and development. • Prepare activity plans and classroom layouts tailored to each age group. • Contribute to institutional evaluations and help develop improvement plans. • Monitor students' psychosocial well-being and refer to appropriate professionals when needed. • Apply teaching methods and guidelines from initial training based on child development principles as outlined by the Ministry of National Education, integrating key learning areas such as play, art, literature, and environmental exploration. MUNICIPAL MAYOR'S OFFICE – CANDELARIA, VALLE, COLOMBIA JUNE 1, 2023 – PRESENT (AFTERNOON SHIFT) PROGRAM SUPPORT – PUBLIC POLICY PROJECT ON DISABILITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CANDELARIA DIRECT SUPERVISOR: ANGELLY MARIA CRISPINO ARCE – SECRETARY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS • Ensure continuous support for persons with disabilities and promote awareness of available care pathways and institutional resources for this community. • Provide assistance in drafting official correspondence, transcription, and preparation of meeting minutes and related documents as assigned by the program coordinator. • Support the development and management of strategic partnerships with public and private entities to advance training and entrepreneurship opportunities for persons with disabilities in Candelaria. • Compile, digitize, and consolidate data, generating monthly reports with statistical analysis using a differential approach for all information from the public policy disability program database, which tracks mechanisms for the full development and protection of rights for persons with disabilities, caregivers, and family members. • Assist in preparing program reports and progress updates on disability and social inclusion policies for the municipality of Candelaria.