Andrea Rivera

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Castillo Day Care, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement through innovative teaching methods. Skilled in effective communication and conflict resolution, I build strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth and personal development.

• Employed activities and techniques techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
• ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
• Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
• Received commendation from School Name principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
• Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of learning activities.

• CPR/AED Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
• ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
• Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Certificate– For professionals specializing in supporting the mental health of young children, offered by universities and specialized organizations.
• SocialEmotional Learning (SEL) Training Certification– Various providers focusing on emotional intelligence and social skills training for young learners.
• Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) - National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
• Integrated Arts in Early Childhood Certificate– Art education organizations offering certifications focused on integrating arts into early childhood learning environments.
• Family Child Care Credential – National Association for Family Child Care or similar.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
• NatureBased Educator Certification– Organizations promoting outdoor learning offer certifications for educators implementing nature-based curriculums.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Accredited Colleges and Universities.
• Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) Assessor Certification – Environment Rating Scales Institute, useful for curriculum planning and environment setup.