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Diane Vallin

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

Dynamic and reliable preschool educator with extensive experience at St. Patrick School, fostering child development through creative lesson plans and engaging activities. Known for strong communication skills and a nurturing approach, I excel in creating safe environments that promote learning and social interaction, while ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny

Carlos Picasso
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

Preschool Teacher

My Destiny Preschool
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Enhanced preschoolers' communication abilities through regular dialogue exercises during circle time.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Preschool Teacher

My Destiny Preschool
08.2019 - 06.2023

Direct supervision of the children to ensure their health and safety at all times.

Provide guidance, care and respect to each child.

Provide fun and developmentally appropriate activities that engage the whole child.

Provide lunch and snacks

Light housekeeping

Diaper changing/ potty training

Preschool Teacher/Director

St. Patrick School -
09.2000 - 07.2017
  • Fostered effective communication with parents and caregivers, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Before and After Daycare

St.Patrick School
08.1988 - 08.2000
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Performed efficiently under pressure.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Child Development

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Approachable
  • Schedule management
  • Childcare
  • Child development
  • Meal preparation
  • Arts and crafts
  • Child supervision
  • Outdoor activities
  • Housekeeping
  • Reading and story telling
  • Creative play
  • Family support
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Reliable

Certification

CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Class

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

My Destiny Preschool
06.2023 - 12.2023

Preschool Teacher

My Destiny Preschool
08.2019 - 06.2023

Preschool Teacher/Director

St. Patrick School -
09.2000 - 07.2017

Before and After Daycare

St.Patrick School
08.1988 - 08.2000

Nanny

Carlos Picasso

Child Development

Los Angeles Valley College
Diane Vallin