Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. My strong suits include parent communication, teacher communication, and setting an environment that is welcoming to all. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve their full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant/Lead Toddler Teacher
Happy Times Child Development Center
Vista, CA
10.2022 - Current
Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents in the program - making families comfortable and feel seen is truly important to me.
Assisted families in finding resources needed to meet their specific needs related to childcare services.
Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors. While observing each child's performance regularly to identify areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
Communicated effectively with staff members regarding the individual needs of toddlers in the program.
Communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child's specific needs and desires.
Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Created a fun and interactive environment, planning activities that both entertained and stimulated children.
Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
Created a safe, nurturing environment for up to 24 children at a time, ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old, collaborating with 10 other caregivers.
Administered meals and any medications specific to each child's dietary restrictions and/or plans, including lactose intolerance, allergy medications, and nut intolerances.
Maintained a clean environment by changing 30+ diapers daily, potty training children, and regularly sanitizing surfaces.
Managed classroom supplies inventory ensuring adequate materials were available at all times.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Active Mobility Chiropractic Rehabilitation Group
Vista, CA
03.2022 - 10.2022
Greeted patients, verified insurance information and collected copays.
Scheduled appointments, managed patient records and updated medical histories.
Prepared and maintained accurate medical charts for each patient visit.
Answered incoming calls, addressed inquiries and routed messages to appropriate personnel.
Assisted in preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations by stocking supplies and ensuring proper sanitation standards were met.
Processed payments, reconciled accounts receivable reports and generated invoices for services rendered.
Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying materials and organizing office supplies.
Provided customer service to patients including answering questions about treatments or services offered by the practice.
Maintained a clean reception area by restocking supplies, cleaning furniture surfaces and vacuuming carpets.
Monitored appointment schedules to ensure timely arrival of patients for their scheduled visits.
Assisted with scheduling tests or other procedures as requested by physicians or other healthcare providers.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
Carlsbad, CA
11.2020 - 07.2022
Built one-on-one guest experience
Maximized sales transactions and built the sale
Provided an amazing guest experience and allowed for an enjoyable shopping trip
Style Specialist
Specialized in product knowledge
Assisted customers with locating items, finding style numbers, checking inventory, ordering online in-store, and assisted in all ways possible
Proactively resolved guest concerns while sticking to company policy
Handled returns and exchanges
Restocked shelves and understock
Maintained stores cleanliness
Flexibility in the workplace
Introduced the loyalty program and additional brand channels to guests; like websites, apps, and other services
Education
Associate Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
Skills
Interpersonal and written communication
Parental Communication
Group and individual instruction
Progress Reporting
First-aid and CPR
Classroom Organization
Social-emotional learning
Emotionally supportive
Positive and cheerful
Activity Planning
Child Safety Procedures
Training in food handling preparation
Curriculum Implementation
Strong Work Ethic
Cultural Sensitivity
Student Learning Records
Affiliations
I absolutely love putting a classroom together to meet the children's needs and to allow the teachers to have fun knowing that the classroom is a welcoming environment
Cricut and Canva are my best friends- so if we can make it I will!
Certification
CPR & First Aid
California Mandated reporter
Food Handlers
Associate Teacher
Languages
Sign Language
Elementary
HELLO!
Hello, my name is Careen and my main goal in life, or any career is to create welcoming environments for everyone to feel comfortable. I completely understand the bond that needs to be built amongst all parties when it comes to creating an environment for a child. Every parent and child that has come into my classroom has always got the welcome spirit and comfort to feel like their child is safe with me. I love what I do and I love the bonds that come with it.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Infant/Lead Toddler Teacher
Happy Times Child Development Center
10.2022 - Current
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Active Mobility Chiropractic Rehabilitation Group
03.2022 - 10.2022
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
11.2020 - 07.2022
CPR & First Aid
California Mandated reporter
Food Handlers
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Palomar College
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