Alicia Godinez
Longview
Summary
A highly skilled, enthusiastic, talented, and passionate educator with 15 years of experience as a Lead Teacher. Proficient in organizing and implementing engaging curriculums, classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Fosters a collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting individual students' needs within a safe educational environment. Committed to supporting each child reach their full potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelso School District
08.2024 - Current
- Lead lessons as outlined in substitute plans using curriculums and other assigned technology programs
- Classroom management
- Communicate effectively with students and staff
Practicum 4th grade/Student Teaching Transitional Kindergarten
Wallace Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate plan activities with staff members to help design lesson plans
- Lead daily lessons and adapt activities to meet students' abilities and learning styles
- Lead SEL activities and regularly assist students in developing their social and emotional skills
- Contributed to creating and sustaining a well-organized routine-driven environment
- Volunteered during field trips, school dances, and family meetings
Lead Teacher
Lower Columbia College Head Start
07.2017 - 11.2024
- Plan and implement weekly lesson plans utilizing creative curriculum
- Set classroom learning environment reflecting components in ECCERS and Early Achievers
- Conduct Welcome visits, parent teacher conferences, and home visits
- Assess each child’s growth and development utilizing TS Gold assessment system
- Create a pleasant inviting atmosphere in which children feel comfortable, supporting their cultural and ethnic groups
- Modify lessons and environment to fit children’s exceptional needs, in accordance with IEP’s
Recreation Leader after school program and summer camp
Longview Parks and Recreation
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Planned and coordinated activities weekly
- Supervised Kindergarten through fifth grade students
- Lead Morning meeting group activities and provided SEL lessons
- Lead Recreation Leader at Mint Valley Elementary School's after-school program
- Planned and implemented activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade
Preschool Lead Teacher
Drew CDC Rainbow Child Development
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed and instructed age-appropriate lessons
- That encouraged physical, social emotional, and academic growth
- Maintained individual student portfolios including skills checklist, labeled work samples, and narrative reports
- Planned and organized cultural holiday celebrations for students and families
- Conducted pre-and post-conferences with parents to review students’ academic goals and growth
Preschool Lead Teacher
Creative Kid Stop
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Planned and implemented developmental programs-based observation of individual children
- (Weekly lesson plans Creative Curriculum)
- Prepared learning materials and set up the children's environment
- Promoted language development
- Maintained a safe, clean, appealing classroom environment
- Managed Computer Software ETO: Entered the children’s enrollment, Class Attendance, and other reports
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree -
Lower Columbia College
06.2025
Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate -
Lower Columbia College
06.2025
Associate in Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lower Columbia College
01.2022
Skills
- Build connections with students and parents
- Classroom management
- Great work ethic
- Multitask
- Punctual
- Self motivated
Trainings Clearances
- OSPI Clearance
- DEL Portable background Check
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Conscious Discipline
- Mandate Reporter
- Blood Born Pathogens
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training - State-approved provider.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelso School District
08.2024 - Current
Practicum 4th grade/Student Teaching Transitional Kindergarten
Wallace Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
Recreation Leader after school program and summer camp
Longview Parks and Recreation
10.2017 - 01.2023
Lead Teacher
Lower Columbia College Head Start
07.2017 - 11.2024
Preschool Lead Teacher
Drew CDC Rainbow Child Development
10.2013 - 07.2016
Preschool Lead Teacher
Creative Kid Stop
10.2009 - 10.2013
Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate -
Lower Columbia College
Associate in Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lower Columbia College
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training - State-approved provider.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree -
Lower Columbia College
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