ADRIANA LARA
Summary
I offer a strong foundation in child development and classroom management, and I have a genuine desire to encourage and support student growth. Brings solid understanding of educational principles and effective teaching techniques, with the capability to quickly adapt and apply these concepts. Ready to use and develop organizational and communication skills in any position.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Age Lead Teacher and Students
Burch Charter School of Excellence
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted weekly meetings to discuss student progress and upcoming events
- Created lesson plans based on Common Core State Standards
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to curriculum design and instruction strategies
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies that supported student success
- Collaborated with special education teachers in order to meet the needs of all learners
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions in order to provide targeted academic support for struggling students
- Encouraged open communication between home and school by responding promptly to parent inquiries or concerns
- Motivated students through verbal praise, positive reinforcement, and rewards systems
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class
Director of Child Development
Roshanna Day Care Inc
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding children's progress and daily activities
- Provided supervision and care for children while initiating positive measures to control behavior
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Organized and implemented activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their child's progress
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance sheets, incident reports
- Tutored and mentored school children to provide additional learning opportunities
Sales Associate
Walgreens
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives
- Operated cash register, processed all financial transactions such as cash, check and credit card, and balanced cash drawers at the close of business daily
- Offered customers assistance, suggested items, lent opinions and provided product information
- Assisted in the display of merchandise and maintained organization and orderly appearance of the sales floor and stock areas
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
12.2023
Associate of Arts Degree - Psychology
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2021
Master of Science - Public Health Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Documentation review
- Bilingual
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Data Entry
- Schedule Management
- Instructional strategies
- Child development
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative teamwork
Languages
Timeline
School-Age Lead Teacher and Students
Burch Charter School of Excellence
10.2022 - Current
Director of Child Development
Roshanna Day Care Inc
08.2017 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Walgreens
11.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts Degree - Psychology
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master of Science - Public Health Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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