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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Cynthia Saavedra

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dedicated and passionate educator with experience working as a Teacher Assistant in child development and preschool settings. Skilled in supporting lead teachers, planning and executing age-appropriate activities, and fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment. Committed to helping children develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills while ensuring their safety and well-being. Experienced in collaborating with educators, parents, and community programs to enhance the educational experience of all students.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Worker, Teacher Assistant

West Los Angeles College
03.2024 - Current
  • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
  • Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
  • Managed daily routines such as snack time transitions smoothly while maintaining a calm and focused environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.

After-School Coach

Kodely
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • .Kodely offers standards-aligned, project-based STEM and technology solutions for grades K-12, boosting curiosity and improving achievement in math and science.
  • Deliver hands-on, experiential learning sessions focused on STEM topics such as coding, robotics, engineering, and data science. Ensure that all activities align with Kodely’s mission and curriculum.
  • Serve as a mentor and role model, providing guidance and support to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence in new skills.
  • Collaborate with Kodely’s educational team to adapt and refine curriculum materials, ensuring they are relevant, engaging, and aligned with current STEM trends.

Teacher's Assistant Intern

Para Los Ninos
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.

Cashier Team Lead

SUBWAY®Restaurants
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.

Student Worker For Basic Needs Department

West Los Angeles College
01.2020 - 08.2022

The Basic Needs Program supports students by connecting them to on & off-campus resources and community referrals. Basic Needs encompasses those very necessities to survive: Food and Shelter

  • Ensured timely food deliveries by coordinating schedules with local donors and transportation providers.
  • Streamlined record-keeping processes to accurately track client visits, donation amounts, and inventory levels over time.
  • Improved food distribution efficiency by organizing pantry shelves and maintaining a clear inventory system.
  • Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
  • Distributed food boxes with carefully selected essentials to families in need.
  • Monitored progress towards service plan goals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Friendly and Professional
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Front Office Support
  • Growth Mindset
  • Child Development

Accomplishments

  • Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
  • Successfully supported lead teachers in creating stimulating, age-appropriate activities that promoted intellectual, social, and emotional development in young children.
  • Took initiative in assisting with the planning and execution of preschool and afterschool activities, contributing to an enriched educational environment.
  • Led afterschool STEM programs in various elementary schools, engaging students with hands-on learning projects and enhancing their understanding of critical concepts.
  • Managed inventory and organized resources for the Basic Needs department, ensuring that the pantry and supplies were always fully stocked and readily accessible to students and families.

Certification

  • Best IPM For Classroom And Office Environments, Best Pest Management Practices Around Children, Best Integrated Germ Management California Department of Pesticide Regulation March 2024
  • Early Childhood Education Student Advancement Program City of Los Angeles July2024
  • Child Abuse & Neglect Mandate Reporter Training California Department of Social Services May 2024
  • Conscious discipline Training by Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo April 2024

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Worker, Teacher Assistant

West Los Angeles College
03.2024 - Current

After-School Coach

Kodely
09.2023 - 03.2024

Teacher's Assistant Intern

Para Los Ninos
09.2023 - 12.2023

Cashier Team Lead

SUBWAY®Restaurants
04.2022 - 08.2023

Student Worker For Basic Needs Department

West Los Angeles College
01.2020 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

West Los Angeles College
Cynthia Saavedra