Open To Work
Amanda Herrera
Sylmar,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic co-lead preschool teacher with a strong focus on developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a nurturing environment. Proven ability to enhance social-emotional learning and support children's cognitive development through age-appropriate activities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Lighted Window Early Learning Center
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in preschool children.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of school events, contributing to a vibrant school community.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance social-emotional learning through age-appropriate activities focused on self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
Teacher's Assistant
Fairplex Child Development Center (CDC)
Pomona, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Supervised children's playtime, promoting social skills and cooperation among peers.
- Improved classroom management by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Front Desk Lead
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted management in Social Media
- Trained new front desk staff members, fostering a team environment and ensuring consistent service quality for guests.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05-2024
Skills
- Classroom and outdoor play supervision
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Age-appropriate activities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Early childhood education
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Collaborative and communicating with parents and teachers
- Play-based learning
- Emotional support and development
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Lighted Window Early Learning Center
02.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Fairplex Child Development Center (CDC)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Front Desk Lead
University of La Verne
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne