Cindy Oropeza
Whittier,CA
Summary
Passionate professional with over 18 years experience in Early Childhood Education. Many roles have included Service Coordinator, Lead Teacher, Site Supervisor, Race to the Top Specialist, Network Consultant, Trainer and Creative Curriculum Specialist. All which have equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to support and promote high quality practices in early education programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Consultant
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Provide coaching support to early educators with implementation of high quality practices (in person and virtually)
- Support providers with creating and working towards quality improvement and professional development goals based on their strengths and interest
- Plan and implement overviews (CLASS, ERS, Behavior Support, Creative Curriculum, Zero to Three)
- Supported with designing and implementation of QSLA, Fundamental Model
- Offered technical assistance to providers and facilitated peer to peer learning opportunities
- Two year participation in VIQI study with focus on coaching implementation of Creative Curriculum with biweekly classroom observations
- Monitor and support data collection
- Managed providers in QSLA and VIQI
Site Supervisor
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
- Child Development, Permit-CCTC, Lead and promote educational support for teaching staff
- Monitor all required records including, DRDP, ASQ, parent conferences, home visits
- Facilitate weekly staff meetings
- Review weekly lesson plans and provide feedback
- Review teacher’s attendance reports, monthly parent volunteer hours and time cards
- Promote school readiness in classroom
- Complete informal classroom observation for CLASS and ECERS and provide feedback
- Attend IFSP and IEP meetings as needed
- Promote and attend monthly parent meetings
- Complete staff evaluations and review with staff
- Advocate as mandated reporter
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills on lesson planning, DRDP, ASQ, ASQ-SE, CLASS, ECERS
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines
Lead Teacher
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student using High Scope and Creative Curriculum
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students
- Implement ASQ and ASQ-SE and referral children as needed
- Attend IEP meetings and follow up with support related to goals
- Advocate for family’s needs through community outreach
- Communicate with parents through home visits and site conferences
- Support with coordinating parent meetings and seminars
- First Aid, CPR and AED certified for adult, child and infants
- Use of ERS and CLASS tools as guide to work with children and classroom environment
- Knowledge and use of DRDP
Service Coordinator
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Advocate for consumers in all areas of need, meeting agency guidelines
- Designed individualized service plans that took into account clients' goals and preferences
- Conduct quarterly and annual visits
- Coordinate assessments and request services as needed
- Connect consumers to services around their community
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with ELARC guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12.2007
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2003
Commission On Teacher Credential
Skills
- Understanding implementation of QRIS
- Training experience include CLASS, ECERS, Creative Curriculum, ASQ, DRDP, ZTT-The Growing Brain, Teacher Child Interaction, Teaching Pyramid, Strengthening Families, ECE Competencies, GLAD (Guided, Language, Acquisition, Development)
- Strength based coaching
- Proficient with use of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Teams, Power Point, Excel, Zoom
- Active Listening
- Goal Setting
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Network Consultant
01.2014 - 01.2022
Site Supervisor
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc
01.2013 - 01.2014
Lead Teacher
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2013
Service Coordinator
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Pasadena City College
Commission On Teacher Credential
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