Arleen Cortes
Lead Teacher Cook And Assisting The Manager
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in educational settings, notably at Moon Valley Prep. Excelled in creating safe and engaging learning environments, leveraging skills in lesson development and classroom management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Expert in early childhood education and conflict resolution techniques, achieving significant improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Assisting the Director and Lead Teacher
Moon Valley Prep
Phoenix, AZ
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting relationships.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
Day Care assistant Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other daycare staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Maintained daily records of attendance, activities, meals served and medications administered.
Teacher’s Aide
Monique’s Home Care
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Provided a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for the children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime, including setting up equipment and organizing games or crafts.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
- Provided support to students by monitoring their progress, answering questions, and helping with assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shadow Mountain High School
Phoenix, AZ06-2002
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Development
- Safe learning environment
- Child development
- Excellent classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Arts and Crafts
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Social skills development
- Group instruction
- Individual instruction
- Food handling
- Gross motor skills development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Creative teaching
- Diaper changing expertise
- Potty training assistance
- Early childhood education
- Outdoor play supervision
- Parent communication
- Art and music appreciation
- Fine motor skills development
Certification
- Current food handlers card
- CPR & First Aid
- Fingerprint clearance card
Activities
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Timeline
Cook Assisting the Director and Lead Teacher
Moon Valley Prep
10.2022 - 12.2024
Day Care assistant Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
02.2020 - 10.2022
Teacher’s Aide
Monique’s Home Care
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Current food handlers card
- CPR & First Aid
- Fingerprint clearance card
High School Diploma -
Shadow Mountain High School
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