Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Resource Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
10.2020 - Current
Point person in coaching new and seasoned teaching staff
Assist education coordinator with monthly faculty meetings
Provide training on PAT Curriculum, socializations, mandated program forms, and relationship building with parents
Assist coordinator with Child Plus record keeping and documentation
Assist coordinator with program compliance and data records
Coordinate substitute schedules and provide ready-made lesson plans
Build and strengthen positive relationships among teaching staff
Everyday Home-Based teaching staff support
Early Head Start Teacher/Leadership Team Member
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
07.2015 - 10.2020
Worked cohesively with the Child Development Leadership Team to plan professional development, address teaching barriers, design lesson plans, and provide teaching resources
Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans using the Parents as Teachers curriculum providing comprehensive services for children and pregnant mothers
Documented weekly observations of children's progress, assessed using DRDP tool, and shared results via Parent/Teacher conferences
Educated/supported parents during Home Visits and Socialization
Used a multidisciplinary approach in assisting with Individual Family Service Plans or Individual Educational Plans
Assisted parents in completing Family Partnership Agreements and Family Needs Assessments, referring to services if needed
Early Head Start Teacher
Baldwin Park Unified School District
Baldwin Park, CA
09.2011 - 06.2015
Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans for children 0-3 years of age and pregnant mothers using the Parents for Healthy Babies and Creative Curriculums
Documented weekly observations of children's progress and assessed using the Ounce and DRDP assessment tool, shared outcomes via Parent/Teacher conferences
Participated in home visits and socializations to educate parents on mental health, health, nutrition, disabilities, and child development
Assisted parents in completing Family Partnership Agreements and Family Needs Assessment, referring to local agencies if needed
Site Director/Teacher SP/LAUP
Options For Learning
City of Industry, CA
08.1997 - 09.2011
Ensured the health and safety of all children according to LAUP standards
Supervised staff and parent volunteers in the classroom environment
Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans in conjunction with the High/Scope curriculum
Documented child anecdotal notes, evaluated students' progress using the PKOF tool, and shared outcomes via Parent/Teacher conferences
Provided monthly and bi-yearly parent educational meetings and created monthly parent newsletters
Communicated with elementary staff about our present and future curriculum to ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten
Mentored new staff in the classroom setting and with mandated program paperwork
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Develpoment
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
05.2009
Skills
Child Development knowledge
Active listening skills
Communication skills
Conflict Mediation
Team building skills
Excellent work ethic
Friendly, positive attitude
Fluent in Spanish (speak, read write)
Organizational skills
Computer proficiency
Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified
Timeline
Early Head Start Resource Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
10.2020 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher/Leadership Team Member
Pomona Unified School District
07.2015 - 10.2020
Early Head Start Teacher
Baldwin Park Unified School District
09.2011 - 06.2015
Site Director/Teacher SP/LAUP
Options For Learning
08.1997 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Child Develpoment
University of La Verne
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