DIANA PARRA
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Organized Preschool Teacher commended for fostering light and playful learning environments. Familiar with behavioral and educational issues and successful ways to address concerns. Manages classrooms according to standards and encourages continuous at-home progress with parental support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
KIDZ HOME ACADEMY
Lake Park, FL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and redirection.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based activities.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Provided safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Preschool Teacher
KIDZ HOME ACADEMY
LAKE PARK, FL
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Monitored student health and well-being throughout the day.
- Maintained accurate records of child assessments and attendance.
- Implemented age-appropriate learning activities for diverse abilities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Provided safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current in the field.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, and movement activities.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Education
DIRECTOR CREDENTIAL LEVEL 1 - Education
NCCIM
TEXAS10-2023
CDA CREDENTIAL - Education
Council For Professional Recognition
Florida10-2022
High School Diploma -
Higher Technical Institute of Commerce
Colombia12-2000
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education - Education
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Project-based learning
- Special Needs Support
- Mathematics Instruction
- Activity Planning
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
Languages
SPANISH
Native/ Bilingual
INGLES
Limited
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Administración de Centros de Cuidado Infantil 2023
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
KIDZ HOME ACADEMY
08.2023 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
KIDZ HOME ACADEMY
05.2018 - 08.2023
DIRECTOR CREDENTIAL LEVEL 1 - Education
NCCIM
CDA CREDENTIAL - Education
Council For Professional Recognition
High School Diploma -
Higher Technical Institute of Commerce
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education - Education
Palm Beach State College
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