Candace Avila
Merced,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 4 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children.
Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Fun Lead Preschool Teacher with excellent classroom management and curriculum development abilities. Superb written and oral communication skills. Expertise in creating educational and exciting lesson plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Buhach Preschool
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
Private Nanny
Rebekah Phillips
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Salon Receptionist
Retro Lux Salon & Lounge
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Consistently kept reception area clean and tidy and maintained presence at desk area.
- Developed relationships with guests to meet client needs and encourage repeat service.
- Communicated with spa team members if clients canceled or changed appointment times.
- Listened closely to customer complaints and responded appropriately to issues.
- Updated customer records and maintained accurate client information.
- Handled payments and processed credit card transactions.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Merced College
Merced, CA06.2025
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent Communication
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Effective Listening
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- 12 units in Early Childhood Development
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Buhach Preschool
12.2020 - Current
Salon Receptionist
Retro Lux Salon & Lounge
06.2018 - 12.2021
Private Nanny
Rebekah Phillips
01.2018 - 12.2022
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Merced College
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