DIANA NIGHTINGALE
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated child development professional with extensive experience in early childhood education and family support. Expertise in fostering safe learning environments and adapting lesson plans to enhance children's social-emotional and communication skills. Actively pursuing opportunities in instructional support roles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Worker
02.2026 - Current
- Fostered children's communication, independence, social-emotional development, and positive behavior through engaging activities.
- Tailored activities and routines to align with individual needs and abilities, enhancing overall participation.
- Delivered attentive, individualized care, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children.
- Communicate effectively with families and caregivers regarding children's needs and daily experiences.
Toddler Classroom Teacher
Grammie's Daycare and Learning Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated language, social-emotional, and developmental growth through interactive and engaging activities, promoting holistic development.
- Adapted activities and lesson plans to meet individual learning and developmental needs, enhancing each child's growth.
- Delivered personalized care, supervision, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, fostering a nurturing environment for toddlers.
- Used positive guidance and redirection to encourage appropriate classroom behavior.
- Maintained a safe, organized, welcoming classroom and worked collaboratively with staff.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Children's Bureau
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Supported teachers in facilitating classroom activities, managing routines, and supervising preschool children to enhance learning and safety.
- Supported developmentally appropriate learning experiences through play and guided activities.
- Promoted children's language, social, emotional, and developmental skills through targeted interactions and play-based activities.
- Guided positive behavior and tailored support to meet individual needs, fostering a nurturing learning environment.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment to support children's learning. a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
CA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA12-2023
Skills
- Child Development
- Classroom Support
- Positive Behavior Guidance
- Lesson Plan Adaptation
- Social-Emotional Development
- Language & Communication
- Child Supervision & Safety
- Individualized Support
- Classroom Organization
- Family Communication
- Team Collaboration
- First Aid & CPR
Certifications And Credentials
- First Aid & CPR Certified, 09/01/25
- California Teacher Permit, California Teacher Credentialing System
Timeline
Respite Care Worker
02.2026 - Current
Toddler Classroom Teacher
Grammie's Daycare and Learning Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Children's Bureau
01.2007 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles City College