Elena Verdugo
Summary
Compassionate and organized individual with experience in early childhood education. Skilled in creating nurturing environments and managing classroom dynamics, committed to enhancing children's social and emotional development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Babysitter
Baby sitting
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized space for children's activities.
- I watched the children while their parents were out.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Laveen Elementary School District
Laveen, Arizona
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and resources.
- Supported students with learning activities and individualized instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution, and student mentoring.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Escorted students to the restroom, cafeteria, outside to the playground, and on field trips.
Lead Teacher
Elite Preschool & Learning Center
Phoenix, Arizona
- Created a nurturing environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Implemented daily routines and schedules for classroom management.
- Organized activities that enhance motor skills and creativity.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Lead Teacher
Children's Learning Adventure
Phoenix, Arizona
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Handled emergencies according to established safety procedures, while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
- Diapering, toileting, hand washing, and sanitation.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Early Childhood Education Trainings
- Birth-School age
Education
High School Diploma -
Sierra Linda High School
3434 South 67ave Phoenix, Az 85043Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Child supervision
- SPANISH/ENGLISH FLUENT
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Personal Babysitter
Baby sitting
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Laveen Elementary School District
Lead Teacher
Elite Preschool & Learning Center
Lead Teacher
Children's Learning Adventure
High School Diploma -
Sierra Linda High School