Cheryl Cifriano-Laux
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Passionate educator with extensive experience in early childhood education. Expertise in implementing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive behavior among preschoolers, committed to supporting each child's individual developmental journey.
Dedicated preschool teacher with a proven track record in lesson planning, positive reinforcement, and parent-teacher communication. Skilled at fostering engaging learning environments that promote cognitive and emotional growth in young children.
Experienced preschool teacher with over a decade of expertise in child development and classroom management. Known for creating nurturing educational environments and collaborating effectively with parents to enhance student progress and well-being.
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
McKinley Montessori Schools
Sacramento, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development in preschool children.
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities promoting creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork among students.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment encouraging positive behavior and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address any developmental concerns effectively.
- Mentored junior teachers on classroom management strategies and curriculum delivery techniques.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, adjusting instructional methods as needed for improved outcomes.
- Organized school events that enhanced community involvement and enriched the educational experience for families.
- Advocated for best practices in early childhood education by participating in professional development workshops and conferences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to parents and staff.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
Child Development Supervisor
Sac State University
Sacramento, CA
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to enhance child learning experiences.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored staff in best practices for child development and classroom management.
- Collaborated with families to support children's individual developmental needs and goals.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through observations and feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led training sessions for new employees on child care policies and procedures.
- Provided ongoing feedback to teachers regarding instructional practices, leading to improvements in teaching methods.
- Developed strong relationships with children and families, establishing trust and open communication channels.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior by enforcing rules consistently across all classrooms under supervision.
- Coordinated resources for classrooms, including materials procurement and organization of learning spaces.
- Administered social-emotional assessment tools, interpreted results and wrote reports.
- Developed methodologies for reaching each child's specific developmental goals.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members, sharing expertise in child development practices to support their success in the role.
- Managed daily classroom operations, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by establishing performance goals for staff members and encouraging ongoing reflection on teaching practices.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record-keeping and adherence to safety protocols.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Front Desk Receptionist
Best Western Heritage Inn
Sacramento, CA
06.2000 - 01.2005
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient guest check-in and check-out processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate reservation records using property management system software.
- Coordinated room assignments and housekeeping schedules to optimize occupancy rates.
- Trained new staff on front desk procedures and customer interaction best practices.
- Implemented streamlined workflows to enhance operational efficiency at the front desk.
- Conducted inventory management for lobby supplies, ensuring availability for guests and staff.
- Built strong relationships with repeat guests, enhancing loyalty and overall guest satisfaction.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or doublebookings.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Increased guest retention by maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
- Maintained accurate records of visitor logs for security purposes and compliance with company policies.
- Resolved billing discrepancies promptly with thorough attention to detail, fostering trust between clients and the organization.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation, supporting overall office productivity.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments by accurately relaying messages and information.
- Provided information and assistance to visitors and clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Organized and maintained files and records to ensure up-to-date documentation.
- Streamlined check-in processes, reducing wait times for guests.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Improved office efficiency with diligent management of appointment scheduling and calendar coordination.
- Greeted visitors warmly, creating positive first impression of organization.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
- Enhanced guest experience by maintaining welcoming and organized reception area.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding privacy standards.
- Enhanced team knowledge by sharing best practices in customer service and front desk operations during meetings.
- Improved communication flow by establishing daily briefing for front desk and administrative staff.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Collected credit card payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Social skills development
- Adept at working with special needs children
Accomplishments
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 6 to 8 staff members.
- Collaborated with a team of 4 members in the development of Associate Students Inc./Sacramento State University.
Certification
- CPR Training- every two years in a span of 15 years of teaching
- CPR and First Aid certification through the American Red Cross- certification renewal every two years in the span of 15 years
- Certified Montessori Head Teacher at Mckinley Montessori-15 years
- Mandated Reporter certification- renewal every two years in the span of 15 years
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
McKinley Montessori Schools
01.2012 - Current
Child Development Supervisor
Sac State University
06.2006 - 01.2007
Front Desk Receptionist
Best Western Heritage Inn
06.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Sacramento State