Delia Veloz
Fontana,CA
Summary
Compassionate and nurturing Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting a foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through a friendly approach, patient demeanor, and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Substitute Teacher
Ontario-Montclair School District
Ontario, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Follows and/or develops lesson plans as needed, and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction for the purpose of adapting the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Builds strong, positive relationships with a diverse community of students, families, and colleagues
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff
- Creates a positive and supportive learning environment that engages students in learning
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to attain a functional learning environment in the classroom
- Maintains a clean and orderly classroom
- Administers ELPAC testing to English Language Learners.
State Preschool Intern
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Chino Hills, CA
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Provided care, instruction, and supervision of children
- Educated students on foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication
- Use of classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities
- Provide individualized instruction and support to meet the personal needs of each child
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships
- Developed lesson plans and activities focused on topics such as social and emotional understanding and math concepts
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Child Development Apprentice
Rialto Unified School District
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Prepared children for success in classroom settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships
- Assisted teacher in supervision and instruction of children
- Assisted teacher in developing social, language, and academic skills
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and sanitary room/playground environment
- Utilized positive reinforcement to help children develop communication and collaboration skills
- Monitored children's activities throughout the day to maintain overall safety.
Foster Parent
McKinley Children's Center
12.2012 - 12.2017
- Provided an environment in which children progress mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities, visitations, and medical appointments
- Attended all therapy sessions and implemented the therapy strategies recommended
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques
- Coordinated with social workers, and others involved in the case to ensure that all physical and emotional needs of the child were met
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Maintain records for child's time in foster care; including medical/dental records, daily medication dosage records, developmental milestones, educational documentation, etc
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet needs
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home situations
- Attended health care needs, ensured regular medical, psychiatric, and dental checkups, hearing and vision exams, as well as other special medical needs assessments and appointments, as they arose.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central State University
05.2023
Associates of Art - Child Development
San Bernardino Valley College
12.2020
Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Development of Social Skills
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Awards
- 2023 Honors Certificate Central State University
- 2022 Honors Certificate Central State University
- 2020 Highest Honors San Bernardino Valley College
Certification
- California Preliminary Multi Subject Teaching Credential
- Ohio 2 Year Resident Educator Early Childhood (P-3) License
- 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Timeline
Resident Substitute Teacher
Ontario-Montclair School District
08.2023 - Current
State Preschool Intern
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
05.2018 - 07.2023
Child Development Apprentice
Rialto Unified School District
12.2017 - 05.2018
Foster Parent
McKinley Children's Center
12.2012 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central State University
Associates of Art - Child Development
San Bernardino Valley College