Elizaira Espinoza
Summary
Caring and personable Childcare Provider experienced in nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of 0-8. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Provider
Foster Care Family
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Day Camp Coordinator
Sustainable Future Outdoor Academy
San Mateo, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff and families.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Revised learning material to be developmentally appropriate to accommodate students with special needs
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Research Assistant
Sonoma State University Department Of Education
Rohnert Park, CA
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis to measure the efficiency of different teaching styles in preschool classrooms.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.2024
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Special Needs Childcare
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Trauma Informed
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Day Camp Coordinator
Sustainable Future Outdoor Academy
09.2021 - 12.2021
Child Care Provider
Foster Care Family
08.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
Sonoma State University Department Of Education
01.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sonoma State University