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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
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
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
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, CA
05.2024

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
Elizaira Espinoza