Andrea Gomez
Thermal,CA
Summary
Upbeat Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Age Teacher
Montessori School of the Desert
08.2024 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, enhancing relevance and promoting student engagement in the learning process.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive academic community.
- Promoted critical thinking through interactive lessons, group activities, and independent projects.
- Contributed to school improvement initiatives by participating in professional development workshops and implementing best practices in the classroom.
- Enhanced classroom management skills for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Preschool Teacher
Desert Preschool Academy
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Plan out activities, creating lesson plans, plan ahead time when doing activities/lesson plan, cover when the teacher is not in, assistant children in help they might need, Educating and caring for young children, provide basic health and safety, nurturing, able to transition and work with different age groups when needed, develop behavioral plans
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
Site Supervisor
Desert Preschool Academy
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Input Child Care licensing forms
- Update all staff and children files
- Work along side with Program Supervisor/Director
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Trained workers in proper methods, and safety procedures.
ABA Therapist
LeafWing Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Work with children who needs help, target on the area the child needs to master, teach them new programs, take data, master programs they need to know
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
Substitute Para Educator
Coachella Valley Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Work with students who has behaviors, having patience, work all age groups/grades
- Assist the teachers with the classroom and students, work with disabilities children, working as 1:1 or in small groups, office duties, assist parent with enrollment progress, move to different schools
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Supervised students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods, ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times.
- Enhanced student support by providing one-on-one assistance in various subject areas.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development in reading, writing, math, or other academic areas as needed.
Merchandiser
Target
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Keep the store nice and clean
- Make the store presentable to shop, make labels through out the store, keep everything up to date
- Make sale signs, make orders for market, help through out the whole store, make the guest feel satisfy for shopping in the store
Office Clerk/stock person
Galilee Center
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Organizing paper work, Computer Work, Answering Phone Calls, stocking, work in storage rooms, help people, customer friendly, great communication skills, housekeeping service, merchandiser, help customers what they're looking for, make them feel welcome to the store
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful and kind guest services for fantastic customer satisfaction.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
Office Clerk
Desert Palms Apartments
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsibilities File, print , fax, copy lease forms, complete work orders , inventory, make files on residents, write up reports on resident homes, make phone calls, schedule appointments to the resident
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful and kind guest services for fantastic customer satisfaction.
Education
Early Childhood Associate Teacher Certificate - Early Childhood Education
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA10.2024
Cosmetology - Beauty Industry
International School of Beauty
Indio, CA01.2015
High school diploma -
Desert Mirage High School
Thermal, CA06.2014
Skills
- Teaching
- Autism Experience
- Reliability
- Experience with Children
- Behavioral Therapy
- Data Collection
- Curriculum Development
- Customer service
- Sales
- Growth Mindset
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
Certification
Early Childhood Education, Associate Teacher, 05/01/21, Present
References
- Casta Flores, (323) 450-6744
- Brandy Stephens (760) 668-9411
- Margie Sanchez (916) 690-4260
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Accomplishments
- Organized monthly mailings for child developmental newsletters.
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
School Age Teacher
Montessori School of the Desert
08.2024 - Current
Site Supervisor
Desert Preschool Academy
05.2023 - 01.2024
Preschool Teacher
Desert Preschool Academy
01.2021 - 08.2024
ABA Therapist
LeafWing Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
Substitute Para Educator
Coachella Valley Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2021
Merchandiser
Target
09.2016 - 11.2019
Office Clerk/stock person
Galilee Center
06.2014 - 10.2014
Office Clerk
Desert Palms Apartments
06.2012 - 01.2014
Cosmetology - Beauty Industry
International School of Beauty
High school diploma -
Desert Mirage High School
Early Childhood Education, Associate Teacher, 05/01/21, Present
Early Childhood Associate Teacher Certificate - Early Childhood Education
College of The Desert
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