Elizabeth Leon
Antioch,CA
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 3 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 2 to 5 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Driven to make the work environment friendly, accepting, organized and high functioning. Determined to help coworkers use their best skills to create and well balanced school where staff feels appreciated and confident.
Excited to meet new children and their families and help them create a positive educational foundation to help in later years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
Old Firehouse School
09.2020 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Engaged in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Created project work based on children's natural interests and presented to staff and parents.
- Work with others to determine large scale problem and create solutions that best fit the school.
Assistant Teacher
Los Medanos Child Study Center
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Focused on emotional development of children through Conscious Discipline curriculum.
- Encourage problem solving with a six step conflict resolution script.
- One on one observations on development and facilitating parent conferences discussing observations.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Assistant Store Manager
Tilly's
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA05.2020
Skills
- Play-Based Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Parental Communication
- Classroom Management
- Interactive Learning
- Teacher Collaboration
- Distance Learning
- Student Assessment
- Safety Awareness
- Multitasking and Organization
- Progress Reporting
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Bilingual- English/Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Old Firehouse School
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Los Medanos Child Study Center
08.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Tilly's
04.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Los Medanos College
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