Anali Garcia
Silt,CO
Summary
Accomplished Lead Preschool Teacher with a strong background in early childhood education, demonstrated through impactful roles at Our School and Faith Lutheran Child Care. Expert in creative teaching strategies and fostering emotional support and development, significantly enhancing student learning experiences. Skilled in building meaningful relationships with parents and implementing play-based learning, contributing to a nurturing and productive classroom environment. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 7 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Our School
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Built strong connections with local community organizations, securing resources and support for school events and student enrichment activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Faith Lutheran Child Care
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered independence in students by introducing practical life skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation tasks, and cleaning responsibilities.
Education
Director Certification - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO11.2023
Certification - Lead Teacher Certification
Colorado Shines
Online Course11.2023
Skills
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Nutrition education
- Literacy development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Background in education
- Health and safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Head Start programs
- Activity Planning
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Emotional Support and Development
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Play-Based Learning
- Creative Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Relationship Building
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Our School
01.2019 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Faith Lutheran Child Care
09.2017 - 01.2019
Director Certification - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mountain College
Certification - Lead Teacher Certification
Colorado Shines