Carla C. Estrada
Miami,USA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years of experience in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Designs engaging lesson plans that foster academic and social development in safe, inclusive environments. Creates collaborative learning platforms integrating structured learning and play, while leveraging educational technology to enhance student engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
iPrep Academy North
Miami, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that met Kindergarten academic standards, fostering student understanding and enthusiasm for learning.
- Taught math, science, and social studies using interactive, developmentally appropriate methods, enhancing student participation and comprehension.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a nurturing and safe learning environment, supporting students' social and emotional development.
- Collaborate with colleagues and families to support students' academic and socioemotional progress.
Pre-K Teacher
Miami Children's Museum Early Childhood Institute
Miami, USA
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Designed and delivered creative, play-based activities to promote cognitive, emotional, and motor development in preschool children.
- Fostered student curiosity through hands-on experiences in art, science, music, and early literacy, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Established partnerships with families to actively monitor and support individual student progress, promoting collaborative learning environments.
- Contributed to institutional initiatives for continuous improvement and professional development, enhancing teaching practices and educational quality.
Kindergarten Teacher
Educational Center
, Dominican Republic
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Developed routines and teaching strategies aligned with national curriculum, enhancing student engagement and individual learning.
- Promoted early literacy and logical-mathematical thinking, fostering essential socialization skills among students.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to support at-home learning, strengthening school-family communication and involvement.
- Conducted educational initiatives in the Dominican Republic
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic01-2001
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Classroom behavior management
- Play-based learning
- Progress monitoring
- Socio-emotional growth
- Cognitive growth
- Classroom organization
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Appropriate practices
Certification
Provisional Teaching Certificate, State of Florida
Languages
- English
- Spanish, Native
- English, Advanced / Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
iPrep Academy North
01.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Miami Children's Museum Early Childhood Institute
01.2016 - 01.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Educational Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo