Danika Flores
Colton,CA
Summary
Early Head Start Teacher who has taught children, ages 24 months through 4 years old. Guiding children through a variety of daily activities and making sure the curriculum is age-appropriate and fun. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 10 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
FUSD Early Education
01.2021 - Current
- Maintain an age appropriate environment for children, assist with daily task in the classroom, maintain good parental relationships, Observe and evaluate children's performances, teach basic skills, supervise children, input necessary paperwork for Preschool Services Department, use DRDP tools to rate children, schedule conferences with parents to discuss goals for their children, meet licensing requirements.
Lead Teacher
Fontana Early Learning Center
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Lesson Planing, DRDP reports, parent conferences, daily health checks, instruct children's activities to promote growth in developmental areas
- Clearly communicate to children in developmentally appropriate ways
- Support children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention
- Assist children with restroom needs and hygiene, discuss children's progress and needs with parents.
Lead Teacher
Ymca Preschool University
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Lesson Planing, DRDP reports, parent conferences, daily health checks, opening and closing duties, Help teacher manage class
- Focus on all major developmental areas such as cognitive, emotional and social
- Clearly communicate to children in developmentally appropriate ways
- Support children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention
- Sanitize all toys and play areas daily
- Maintain a neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
Teacher Assistant
Casa Ramona, Inc. CD Center
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Supervised children inside and outside at all times
- Stocked on materials and supplies needed in the classroom when low
- Worked with lead teacher to develop and implement weekly lesson plans
- Marinated written observations on student behaviors and health checks
- Ensured classroom areas were kept clean and free from hazards
- Participated in parent meetings, staff meetings and after school events
- Help select learning and educational activities and games for children.
Education
Bachelors in Child Development -
Union Institute and University
AA in Child Development -
San Bernardino Valley College
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Reliable and Punctual
- Charting and Record Keeping
- Special Needs Students
- FLUENT IN English/Spanish
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Teamwork Oriented
- Lesson Planning
- Creative
- Classroom Management
References
- Michelle Mitchell, FUSD Associate Teacher, MitcMD@fusd.net, (909) 660-9791
- Isabel Gurtz, Fontana Early Learning Center/Coordinator, Igurtz@voasw.org, (909) 455-3395
Timeline
Associate Teacher
FUSD Early Education
01.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Fontana Early Learning Center
09.2019 - 01.2021
Lead Teacher
Ymca Preschool University
01.2018 - 09.2019
Teacher Assistant
Casa Ramona, Inc. CD Center
09.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelors in Child Development -
Union Institute and University
AA in Child Development -
San Bernardino Valley College
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