Denise Cobian
Alhambra,United States
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
Harry Pregerson Childcare Center
07.2025 - Current
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
Mentor Teacher
Harry Pregerson Childcare Center
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Maintain healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment.
- Create a developmental portfolio to document each child's developmental growth which includes assessments, observations, and reports.
- Plans, prepares and supervises the classroom to provide a supportive environment in which children and adults can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group social behaviors.
- Mentors and coaches teaching staff by modeling expert teaching practices and providing feedback for improving teaching skills.
- Maintains and submits accurate, complete, and timely assignments and agency records. In collaboration with the Center’s Leadership Team create classroom staff schedules, and supports teachers to submit weekly curriculum and documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Center Director/Site Supervisor or Executive Director.
Teacher
Harry Pregerson Childcare Center
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Provide children with enriched and stimulating environment that is well arranged, inviting and orderly.
- Supervise, train and mentor new staff and student teachers.
- Maintain healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment.
- Create a developmental portfolio to document each child's developmental growth which includes assessments, observations, and reports.
- Perform periodic parent conferences to discuss children's developmental growth, needs, and concerns.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Teacher Assistant
Little Acorn Montessori Academy
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepare daily material for classroom activities.
- Provide classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
- Create relationships with students.
- Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers.
- Clean and sterilize equipment and toys regularly.
- Diaper changing if needed.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Teacher Assistant
Oneonta Montessori School
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Support Lead teacher by reinforcing lesson and reviewing material with students in small groups.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
- Prepare daily material for classroom activities.
- Provide classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
- Create relationships with students.
- Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Diaper changing if needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership And Management
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CABachelors - Child Development
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CAAssociate of Art - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Student and Faculty Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- Event Planning
- Staff Management
- Electronic Communication
- Emergent Curriculum
- Parent and Student Communication
- Family Involvement
- Parent Conferences
- Classroom Management
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Harry Pregerson Childcare Center
07.2025 - Current
Mentor Teacher
Harry Pregerson Childcare Center
10.2023 - 07.2025
Teacher
Harry Pregerson Childcare Center
11.2020 - 10.2023
Teacher Assistant
Little Acorn Montessori Academy
11.2019 - 11.2020
Teacher Assistant
Oneonta Montessori School
06.2015 - 02.2019
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership And Management
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelors - Child Development
California State University Dominguez Hills
Associate of Art - Child Development
East Los Angeles College