Destinee De La Guerra
Summary
Proactive and caring childcare worker with 18 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Kidsway Christian Preschool
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Daycare Teacher
Howard Family Childcare
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Instructional Assistant
New Academy of Science and Art.
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
Private Nanny
Durham-Gipson Family
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Education
Child Development Permit - Child Development
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2007
Skills
- Social skill building
- Daycare management
- Child development
- Physical fitness
- Lesson planning
- Toileting and feeding
- Excellent classroom management
- Special needs support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kidsway Christian Preschool
09.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Howard Family Childcare
10.2020 - 09.2024
Instructional Assistant
New Academy of Science and Art.
08.2018 - 06.2020
Private Nanny
Durham-Gipson Family
05.2015 - 08.2018
Child Development Permit - Child Development
Los Angeles City College
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School