Elysha West
Summary
Seasoned Administrator and Lead Preschool Teacher at Bright Blessings Preschool and Daycare, adept in bilingual communication (English/Spanish) and exceptional classroom management. Demonstrates a proven track record in enhancing student learning through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Excels in team collaboration and conflict resolution, ensuring a 30% improvement in classroom efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator
Bright Blessings Preschool and Daycare
10.2023 - Current
Lead preschool teacher
Bright Blessings Preschool and Daycare
08.2023 - Current
Assistant preschool teacher/Assistant administrator
Sing, Giggle, & Grin Preschool and Daycare, LLC
02.2019 - Current
Translator (Spanish)/Coder (English to Spanish or Spanish to English)
Maritz Research
Maumee, USA
10.2010 - 09.2022
- Translating written copies from Spanish to English or English to Spanish
Freelance translator (English to Spanish)
Rowmark, LLC
Findlay, USA
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Translating written documents/press releases from English to Spanish
- Audio recording Spanish translations for company product videos
Children’s Ministry Teacher
Journey at Christ Church
Findlay, USA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for leading class, teaching children, guiding crafts, and clean up
Study Abroad Student
Alcala de Henares
Alcala de Henares, Spain
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Studied at a Spanish university and lived with a host mother for one semester
Tutor/Mentor, 1st - 4th Grade
Lark Elementary School
Toledo, USA
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Prepared and implemented reading lessons using literature, games, manipulatives, and interactive activities to develop reading skills and overall enjoyment of reading
Tutor/Mentor, K - 3rd Grade
Weston Elementary School
Weston, USA
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Organized and implemented reading lessons designed to enhance students’ vocabulary and reading abilities
- Built relationships with students in order to determine their backgrounds and learning needs
HOSTS volunteer, Kindergarten
Noble Elementary School
Defiance, USA
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Prepared and directed life-skills lessons using literature, games, and interactive activities in order to teach the students general morals and life-management skills such as money management
Tutor/Mentor, 4th Grade
Tinora Elementary School
Defiance, USA
04.2004 - 05.2005
- Prepared and executed mathematic and reading lessons using games, manipulatives, and interactive activities in order to improve mathematic and reading skills
Bible School Assistant, Pre-K and 2nd Grade
St. John’s Catholic Church
Defiance, USA
06.2002 - 08.2003
- Directed and escorted students while coordinating several activities designed to promote good morals and behavior and to encourage interest in the Catholic faith through interactive activities, manipulatives, music, and dance
Education
University of Findlay
05.2026
Bachelor of Applied Science -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language, Spanish, Ethnic Studies
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio05.2010
Skills
- Experienced with Software Systems
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Approachable and Patient
- Versatile Relationship Building
- Data entry experience
- Daycare management
- Excellent classroom management
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Behavior management
- Scheduling
- Staff management
- Orientation and training
- Honest and ethical
- Time management
- Inventory control
- Recordkeeping and file management
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about Spanish, art, and reading
- Lost 100 pounds and enjoy working out, especially outdoors
- Writing a blog
- Spending time with family
References
- Jenny Deuel
- Justin Deuel
- Kelly Verhoff
Languages
- English, Fluently (oral, writing, and reading)
- Spanish, Fluently (oral, writing, and reading)
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrator
Bright Blessings Preschool and Daycare
10.2023 - Current
Lead preschool teacher
Bright Blessings Preschool and Daycare
08.2023 - Current
Assistant preschool teacher/Assistant administrator
Sing, Giggle, & Grin Preschool and Daycare, LLC
02.2019 - Current
Freelance translator (English to Spanish)
Rowmark, LLC
05.2013 - 08.2013
Children’s Ministry Teacher
Journey at Christ Church
01.2012 - 01.2013
Translator (Spanish)/Coder (English to Spanish or Spanish to English)
Maritz Research
10.2010 - 09.2022
Study Abroad Student
Alcala de Henares
01.2008 - 05.2008
Tutor/Mentor, 1st - 4th Grade
Lark Elementary School
09.2006 - 12.2006
Tutor/Mentor, K - 3rd Grade
Weston Elementary School
09.2005 - 12.2005
HOSTS volunteer, Kindergarten
Noble Elementary School
01.2005 - 05.2005
Tutor/Mentor, 4th Grade
Tinora Elementary School
04.2004 - 05.2005
Bible School Assistant, Pre-K and 2nd Grade
St. John’s Catholic Church
06.2002 - 08.2003
- Child Development Associate Certificate
University of Findlay
Bachelor of Applied Science -
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language, Spanish, Ethnic Studies
Bowling Green State University
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