Amber Garcia
La Puente,CA
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 20 years of experience supervising a number of children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher/Early Childhood Educator
Easter Seals Southern California
Ontario, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Inyon Solutions Global
Redlands, CA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
United Church of Christ Early Childhood Center
Claremomt , CA
01.2004 - 08.2022
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Attended required staff meetings, workshops and school functions.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Evaluated student's progress and documented in reports.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Set up for special events, parties and parent meetings.
- Planned class activities, events and field trips.
- Prepared classroom for naptime by putting down mats.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Attended field trips to accompany and supervise children.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Maintained hygiene of students by changing diapers and hand washing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona , CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Citrus College
Glendora, CA06.2019
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Science
Citrus College
Glendora, CA06.2019
Skills
- Individual instruction
- Love for children
- Computer proficient
- Lesson planning
- Able to implement curriculum
- Familiarity with childcare guidelines
- Calm and patient
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Excellent classroom management
- Effectively work with parents
- People skills
Timeline
Head Start Teacher/Early Childhood Educator
Easter Seals Southern California
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Inyon Solutions Global
08.2022 - 03.2023
Preschool Assistant Teacher
United Church of Christ Early Childhood Center
01.2004 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cal Poly Pomona
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Citrus College
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Science
Citrus College
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