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Minerva Tavarez

Assistant Director

Early Dreamers Academy

Address: Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Phone: 973-204-2566
Email: mintavarez@gmail.com

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My Bio: Minerva Tavarez
Co-Owner & Assistant Director | Early Childhood Education & Organizational Leadership

My name is Minerva Tavarez, and I am the Co-Owner and Assistant Director of Early Dreamers Academy. I have extensive experience in leadership, business management, human resources, and early childhood education. In my current role, I oversee daily operations, support and supervise staff, communicate with families, maintain state licensing requirements, and help create a safe and welcoming learning environment for children.

I earned my Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and am continuing my education toward a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. My education has strengthened the leadership and management skills I have developed throughout my professional career.

I am passionate about helping others grow, building strong teams, and creating positive environments where children, families, and employees feel supported and valued. My long-term goal is to continue growing as a leader and entrepreneur while expanding programs and services that positively impact children and families in my community.

Educational Background: Minerva Tavarez
Education & Professional Development

I earned my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, which provided me with a strong foundation in child development, classroom management, curriculum planning, and early childhood program operations. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership to further strengthen my skills in leadership, management, communication, team development, and organizational decision-making.

My education, combined with my experience as Co-Owner and Assistant Director of Early Dreamers Academy, continues to prepare me for greater leadership and business opportunities.

Projects: Minerva Tavarez
HURS205 Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Institutional Outcome 4 – Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning: Follow established methods of scientific inquiry and quantitative reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions. This portfolio demonstrates budgeting, percentages, debt-to-income ratios, mortgage calculations, and financial decision-making. 261027090135_HURS205_Final_Portfolio_Download.docx (.docx) 0.04mb
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MATH201 College Mathematics: Quantitative Reasoning
Institutional Outcome 4 – Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning: Follow established methods of scientific inquiry and quantitative reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions. This portfolio demonstrates budgeting, percentages, debt-to-income ratios, mortgage calculations, and financial decision-making. 261027090039_MATH201_Portfolio_Project_Minerva_Tavarez.docx (.docx) 0.07mb
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SOSC225 Portfolio Project: Professional Profile and Workplace Readiness
Institutional Outcome 2 – Relational Learning: Integrate new and prior knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired through learning to engage in career, life, and academic pursuits.

Institutional Outcome 5 – Community and Career: Assess academic, life, and career situations that promote cultural sensitivity, global and economic awareness, and a sense of belonging. 261027085955_SOSC225_Final_Portfolio_Project_Minerva_Tavarez.docx (.docx) 0.03mb
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Observation and Assessment of a Preschool Child: ECED204 Portfolio Project
Program Outcome 1 – Design, execute, and assess meaningful, challenging curricula that promote comprehensive child development and learning outcomes for every child.

Program Outcome 3 – Create respectful, reciprocal relationships with children’s families and communities to foster involvement and support children’s development and learning.

Program Outcome 4 – Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families teaching and learning. 261027085900_ECED204_APA_Portfolio_Minerva_Tavarez.docx (.docx) 0.03mb
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Program Quality Improvement Plan - ECED202
Program Outcome 1 – Design, execute, and assess meaningful, challenging curricula that promote comprehensive child development and learning outcomes for every child.

Program Outcome 3 – Create respectful, reciprocal relationships with children’s families and communities to foster involvement and support children’s development and learning.

Program Outcome 4 – Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families teaching and learning. 261027085748_ECED202_Final_Portfolio_Updated_APA.docx (.docx) 0.03mb
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Recommendations - CAPS265
Institutional Outcome 3 – Thinking Abilities: Examine individual thinking strategies through reflection, analysis, and evaluation to adjust learning processes focused on continual improvement. This project evaluates workplace collaboration problems and recommends strategies for improvement. 261027085553_Portfolio_week_5.docx (.docx) 0.03mb
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Problem Analysis Caps265
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Grad Ready Articulation
Grad Ready Articulation Worksheet – Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. This worksheet identifies the six Program Outcomes and five Institutional Outcomes and matches them with supporting course portfolio projects uploaded to MyCred. 261027085419_Articulation_Worksheet_week_4.docx (.docx) 0.03mb
Goals (Personal & Professional): Minerva Tavarez
Workplace Engagement and Collaboration: Problem Analysis and Recommendations
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Goals (Personal & Professional): Minerva Tavarez
Articulation Worksheet
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Goals (Personal & Professional): Minerva Tavarez
My Personal & Professional Goals

My personal goal is to continue growing as a confident and effective leader while maintaining a healthy balance between my education, career, business responsibilities, and family. I believe that continued learning and personal development will help me become a stronger leader and role model.

Professionally, my goal is to complete my Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and use the knowledge and skills I gain to continue growing Early Dreamers Academy. I also hope to expand my work in early childhood education by developing additional childcare programs and services that support children and families.

My long-term goal is to continue growing as an entrepreneur and leader while creating meaningful opportunities for employees and making a positive impact in my community.

Resume & CV: Minerva Tavarez

My resume highlights my professional experience in early childhood education, business ownership, leadership, human resources, and management. As Co-Owner and Assistant Director of Early Dreamers Academy, I have developed extensive experience in staff supervision, family communication, licensing compliance, daily operations, problem-solving, and organizational leadership.

My professional background demonstrates my commitment to continuous growth, education, and leadership. As I continue pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, I look forward to expanding my skills and preparing for future leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities.

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