Attentive and creative Head Teacher/Site Supervisor passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills to promote well-being. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - Current
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Drdp, Asq/Se, Meal count, Home visits, Parent conferences, Monthly attendance
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Kept records of 6 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth.
Maintained attendance records.
Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
Developed partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
Mentored new teachers within the program by providing feedback on teaching methods or strategies used in the classroom.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
A. Teacher
Training Research Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 06.2018
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Maintained attendance record.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
DRDP, Asq/ Se, Parent conferences, Home visits, Meal count.
Lead Preschool Teacher/ Site Supervisor
Kedren Head Start
Los Angeles , CA
02.1994 - 06.2012
Maintained attendance records.
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Developed well-managed classroom of 20 children.
Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Enrollments, Evaluate Teachers, Drdp, Home visits,Parent conferences , In-kind, Planned Field trips,
Preschool Lead Teacher
Plaza De La Raza
Pico Rivera, CA
08.2007 - 06.2011
Set guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
Increased academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
Established open and loving environment where children could express desires and focus on learning.
Updated files for individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Performed assessments on each child and documented results.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Drdp, sq/Se, Meal count, Home visits, Parent conferences,Monthly attendance, In-Kind
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Union & Institute University
Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Science - Child Development
Compton Community College
Compton, CA
05.2003
Skills
Excellent communication
Reporting
Research
Well-organized
Classroom management experience
Visual supervision
Creative lesson plans
Growth portfolios
Program management
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Safety understanding
Regulatory compliance
Certification
First aid and CPR certified
Certified Pre-K CLASS Observer
RELIAS Certificate of Completion/ Los Angeles County Office of Education
Site supervisor Permit (CTC)
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
06.2020 - Current
A. Teacher
Training Research Foundation
08.2017 - 06.2018
Preschool Lead Teacher
Plaza De La Raza
08.2007 - 06.2011
Lead Preschool Teacher/ Site Supervisor
Kedren Head Start
02.1994 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Union & Institute University
Associate of Science - Child Development
Compton Community College
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