Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline

DANIELLE FLORES

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator, Assistant Principal

Teacher, Desert Springs Christian Academy
Las Cruces, NM
08.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the transmission of information through daily coordination and implementation of curriculum.
  • Communicated and managed relationships with parents to ensure they were informed and involved in their students academic career; met with parents to address student issues as needed.
  • Monitored student progress for concerns that could interfere with academic progress.
  • Maintained records of student achievement, with supporting documentation.
  • Ensured the safety and physical/ emotional well-being of each student.
  • Identified methods for communicating ideas/ concepts to students who were struggling and provided them with additional tutoring and mentoring outside of traditional hours.
  • Assisted teachers in need of intervention with students or parents as necessary.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Planned and coordinated school-wide events.
  • Identified opportunities to fundraise and increase income for the school.
  • Identified strategies for increasing and maintaining student enrollment.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.

ESL Educator

VIPKID
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Online
  • Implement ESL techniques to educate Chinese students ages 4-18 in an online classroom platform
  • Be familiar with and execute teaching techniques and goals as provided by the education department
  • Provide parent and teacher-to-teacher feedback after each lesson
  • Be prepared and familiar with curriculum material
  • Flexibility and attentiveness are key to tailor lesson material in an appropriate manner for each student’s learning abilities and goals
  • Responsible for being informed of material and policy changes as well as participate in regular training
  • Understand and accommodate cultural, religious and educational differences within the classroom

Preschool Teacher/ Owner

Heritage Home Preschool
Las Cruces, NM
02.2015 - 08.2019
  • Create or identify and implement meaningful, appropriate curriculum for children ages 2- 5 years olds
  • Generate weekly correspondence for parents to include meal planning
  • Maintain a healthy, sanitary and productive learning environment
  • Monitor progress of student development through assessments
  • Perform accounting and administrative functions
  • Ensure the safe and productive functioning of business for children and their families

Teacher

Danielle Flores, Mary’s Lil Lambs
Las Cruces, NM
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Provide a safe, fun, educational environment for the stimulating growth of all students
  • Create and execute interactive and diverse daily lessons plans according to state educational standards
  • Model, teach and encourage social and life skills for students
  • Prepare and maintain student assessments based on state educational standards for appropriate age levels
  • Establish and maintain relationships that encourage communication with parents and families
  • Comply with licensing requirements to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
  • Change soiled clothing and attend to other hygiene needs as necessary
  • Prepare snacks/ meals

Homeschool Educator
Las Cruces, NM
08.2010 - 05.2014
  • Educate multiple grade levels from elementary to middle school utilizing different curriculum/ programs simultaneously in home classroom setting
  • Responsible for selecting appropriate curriculum each year based on the needs and suitability of each student
  • Complete daily lesson plans in all subjects while ensuring student proficiency
  • Prepare lesson plans/ materials prior to each school day
  • Accurately record and asses each student on a regular basis to identify strengths and areas that need improvement
  • Ensure completion of all material and comprehension by year-end to a level at or above public school expectations
  • Coordinate social activities for students in an effort to build social and life skills outside of the classroom

Community Support Worker

Southwest Family Guidance Center
Las Cruces, NM
07.2009 - 07.2010
  • Maintain assigned caseload of at-risk youth and their families from JPO, FYI and other private referral sources
  • Develop service plan according to therapist’s intake assessment
  • Educate clients on life skills in an effort to increase resiliency and service plan success
  • Meet with client individually as well as parents/ family to maintain collaborative effort towards goals
  • Participate in educational and family planning meetings as necessary to advocate for client
  • Responsible for adhesion to service plan so that goals were met within targeted time frame so that ultimately successful discharge could be achieved
  • Work in collaboration with client’s therapist, school officials, regulating agencies (if applicable)
  • Responsible for regularly recording and reporting client meetings for billing purpose

Educator

Danielle Flores, Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Milpitas, CA
01.2006 - 07.2008
  • Educate youth about criminal law and legal system through law based curriculum in at-risk high schools, Santa Clara County Juvenile Detention Center and Santa Clara County Evening Reporting Center
  • Teach youth life skills in an effort to avoid entry into the legal system/ reduce recidivism and improve quality of life for long term success
  • Serve as a mentor to non-detained youth outside of classroom
  • Conduct extra-curricular activities/ field trips for youth
  • Work in collaboration with outside agencies, judges, law enforcement officers on client specific issues
  • Advocate for youth when necessary
  • Promote program and community support through public workshops
  • Attend regular inter-agency meetings
  • Maintain thorough and accurate records of interaction with clients for legal and funding purposes
  • Achievements:
  • Received Team Spirit Award in 2007

Sr. Project Coordinator & Labor Compliance Officer

Keenan & Associates
Torrance, CA
07.2003 - 04.2008
  • Conduct research and data analysis on client information to identify appropriate services/ track success of services provided
  • Create detailed statistically supported client reports
  • Coordinate and execute strategic plans for special projects inter-departmentally
  • Create written, professional correspondence
  • Create written technical analysis for publications
  • Conduct department wide (internal) and client (external) trainings on various topics
  • Provide direct support to Vice President of department
  • Conduct new hire training
  • Conduct field inspections/ interviews at client site
  • Ensure client compliance with labor laws through site visits and regular review of client records
  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients with questions about labor laws and therefore responsible for being knowledgeable and able to interpret applicable laws
  • Serve as client advocate when local authorities become involved on issues
  • Assist clients in creating/ maintaining programs to avoid legal or monetary sanctions

Education

B.A. -

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

45 Hour Entry Level certificate in Early Childhood Education -

Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque

Skills

Student and parent relations

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Additional Information

  • Achievements: Fresh Lifelines for Youth- Received Team of the Year Award in 2004, Keenan & Associates- Received Team Spirit Award twice, in 2005 and 2007

Timeline

Educator, Assistant Principal - Teacher, Desert Springs Christian Academy
08.2019 - Current
ESL Educator - VIPKID
04.2017 - 04.2023
Preschool Teacher/ Owner - Heritage Home Preschool
02.2015 - 08.2019
Teacher - Danielle Flores, Mary’s Lil Lambs
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Homeschool Educator
08.2010 - 05.2014
Community Support Worker - Southwest Family Guidance Center
07.2009 - 07.2010
Educator - Danielle Flores, Fresh Lifelines for Youth
01.2006 - 07.2008
Sr. Project Coordinator & Labor Compliance Officer - Keenan & Associates
07.2003 - 04.2008
New Mexico State University - B.A.,
Central New Mexico Community College - 45 Hour Entry Level certificate in Early Childhood Education,
DANIELLE FLORES