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Leila Artuz

Carlsbad,CA

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 7 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Carlsbad Country Day School
07.2023 - Current

• Prepare lessons that meet educational requirements in an age-appropriate manner, and teach in a manner suitable for the ages of all participating students.


• Prepare lesson plans for students according to the age, developmental maturity, and needs of the children being taught, while including fundamental vocabulary, simple shapes, basic colors, letters, and numbers into the curriculum.


• Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their self-esteem.


• Writing up reports, DRDP for parents on each child's developmental progress.

Lead School Age and Pre-k Teacher

Catalyst Kids
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Planned extensive curriculum for preschool and school age based on the needs of the center and the children.
  • Organized events for the parents, decorated classroom, made flyers and created inventory.
  • Implemented small group with preschool students daily, to track letter and number development.
  • Producing anecdotal notes which tracked the progress of the child through the app used.
  • Conducted DRDP s to assess the child socially, through language, and classification.
  • Supervised and observed the students inside and outside the classroom to ensure their safety.

Montessori Pre-school Teacher

Chino Montessori School
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Implemented curriculum according to Montessori principle and concepts
  • Provided developmentally appropriate instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Demonstrate rapport with students by ensuring kindness and respect for each individual student.
  • Conducted DRDP ‘s ( Desired Results Developmental Profile) for groups of children in the classroom.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Tutor Time Learning Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Conduct daily classroom activities to meet the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child
  • Prepare educational materials to facilitate daily activities in accordance with the curriculum
  • Introduce play and interactive activities to build listening and language skills
  • Develop instructional activities to build background knowledge and thinking skills
  • Use creative activities including music, art and dance to facilitate the children's growth
  • Provide an attractive and well-kept classroom that encourages creativity and exploration

Behavior Technician

Behavior Frontiers
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for developing comprehensive treatment plans focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment.
  • Implemented a token economy to encourage positive behavior
  • Re-directed poor behavior using positive reinforcement method
  • Teach students personal development skills, such as independence and self-advocacy
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor, client's family, and other staff on client's progress and daily needs
  • Collect and graph data on child's behavior through various trial methods

School Age Teacher

KinderCare
05.2018 - 01.2021
  • Taught basic skills: communication, reading, writing, and math
  • Supervised children in the classroom and outside during play time
  • Assessed each child's behavior and reported to parents and management on their progress
  • Created weekly lesson plans and bulletin boards informing parents of events and daily activities
  • Providing homework assistance both individually and in small groups to grades 1st-5th

Support Staff and Camp Counselor

Heritage Oak Private Education
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Supervised children in grades K-8th during recess and reported their progress to teachers and management via email.
  • Responsible for disciplining and enforcing rules on respect and dignity.
  • Assist teachers with lesson plans and decorating classrooms.
  • Recorded children's allergies to management to ensure the safety of the students
  • Managed 1st grade extended day care and assisted with homework while prepared structured weekly activities
  • Managed a large group of campers through five activities per day
  • Participated in weekly meetings with administration to guarantee proper coordination among staff and family.
  • Attended weekly field trips to theme parks while ensuring the child's safety

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development

California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, Ca
12.2020

Associate of Arts - Public Relations

Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA
12.2015

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Tactile Teaching Methods
  • Montessori Methodology
  • Core Concept Teaching

Certification

  • Teachers Permit -Child Development Permit
  • December 2022-September 2026
  • Certification Current

Timeline

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Carlsbad Country Day School
07.2023 - Current

Lead School Age and Pre-k Teacher

Catalyst Kids
02.2022 - 07.2022

Montessori Pre-school Teacher

Chino Montessori School
06.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Preschool Teacher

Tutor Time Learning Center
03.2021 - 06.2021

Behavior Technician

Behavior Frontiers
01.2021 - 02.2021

School Age Teacher

KinderCare
05.2018 - 01.2021

Support Staff and Camp Counselor

Heritage Oak Private Education
09.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development

California State University Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Public Relations

Santiago Canyon College
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