Ana I Magana
Early Education Specialist
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. As an administrator I enjoy working as a team with teachers and educational professionals to implement lesson plans, educational curriculum and well-versed in childhood education strategies. My work ethic is well described as patience, prompt, productive and politeness.
I enjoy working effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant
Moreno Valley Unified School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance including meals served daily.
- Provide activities that promotes social, physical, and intellectual growth of children that are age appropriate
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers
Home Base Educator
Baldwin Park Unified School District
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Coordinate weekly family visits with parents and plan educational activities that promote learning that follow family's IFSP, IEP.
- Provide support and resources for families that resonate with healthy living.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work that involve parent and child activities.
- Input family information in program database and follow all guidelines during enrollment process including child's physical and immunizations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Program Director State Preschool Director
Coalicion De Latinos Americanos
10.2003 - 10.2018
- Manage all operations of school allocation in 4 Child Development Centers totaling 324 students for optimal learning and development that coordinate with age appropriate lesson plans.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement, compliance with established policies, requirements and student safety that meet state and local licensing standards.
- Developed and implemented program Mission and Vision and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall philosophy .
- Supervised over 35 staff members, managing and evaluating performance. Provide high-quality services to program participants, coordinate substitute personnel to meet classroom ratios.
- Coordinated student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management, Evaluate staff for optimal performance.
- Develop age appropriate lesson plans that promote self esteem, curiosity as well as meet safety guidelines inside and outside classroom.
- Assist state and local representatives during routine visits and annual audits.
- Promote positive and respectful communication with all staff and parents.
- Coordinate staff and parent orientations during enrollment for Childs positive beginning.
- Monitor Childs and staff files and maintain updated information address all information with confidentiality at all times.
- Attend workshops and conferences that resonate with DRDP, ECERS, Child Nutrition guidelines.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations to meet educational goals.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
Education
Certificate - Human Resources Management
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Development Specialization in Early Childhood
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA05.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06.2006
Skills
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Early Childhood Education Specialist
- Curriculum Development
- Community Engagement
- Special Needs Education
- Staff Oversight
- School Policies and procedures
- School Event Coordinator
- Staff Evaluations
- Evaluate Curriculum Options
- Mentoring
- Standards of Excellence
Certification
Program Directors permit provided by Department of Education
over 150 hours of Professional Growth hours
CPR Certified
knowledgeable in DRDP, ECERS, IFSP, IEP, CACFP child Nutrition Program, Childplus system, State program CDMIS, curriculums oriented: Frog Street, Creative, Highschope.
Additional Information
Bilingual in Spanish. Able to translate and prepare documentation in both English and Spanish
Knowledgeable in Community Care Licensing Regulation, document all safety drills as often needed. Familiar with Title 5 and Title 22 regulations and documents required in children's and staff files, classroom set-up. I adapt to program changes and covering other roles when needed.
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Moreno Valley Unified School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Home Base Educator
Baldwin Park Unified School District
09.2019 - 09.2021
Program Director State Preschool Director
Coalicion De Latinos Americanos
10.2003 - 10.2018
Certificate - Human Resources Management
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development Specialization in Early Childhood
Pacific Oaks College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
East Los Angeles College
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