Christina Arce
LAKE ZURICH,IL
Summary
Driven educator with proven expertise in Early Childhood Education and Classroom Management, demonstrated through impactful roles at Primrose School of Long Grove. Excelled in fostering student engagement and academic growth, leveraging collaborative teamwork and a calm demeanor to create nurturing learning environments. Achieved significant improvements in classroom participation and student literacy, underscoring a commitment to excellence and positive outcomes. I love teaching, especially watching my students grow and learn from a days lesson. I’m a hard worker, I’m always willing to learn more, and I’m very easy to get along with. I will always come in with a bright smile on my face ready to start the day positively, I believe that we are family and respect is an important thing in this field bc we collaborate and work closely together daily. It doesn’t take a lot to be kind.
Overview
1823
1823
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Primrose School of Long Grove
Long Grove, IL
09.202 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Pre-K Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
Bartlett, IL
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Saint Charles West
Saint Charles, IL
09.2019 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- 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.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- 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.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor Of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA12.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Small Group Supervision
- Attendance monitoring
- Early Childhood Education
- Progress Reporting
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Behavior redirection
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Individual Student Assistance
- Material Preparation
- Student Health and Safety
- Reading and Writing Support
- Supervising Student Activities
- Attendance Tracking
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom inventory management
- Student and parent relations
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Artistic Creativity
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Classroom Supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive Attitude
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Relationship Building
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
Certification
I am CDA Certified
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Saint Charles West
09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor Of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Teacher's Assistant
Primrose School of Long Grove
09.202 - Current