Emmalea A. Luna
Seattle,WA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hutch Kids
Seattle, WA
11.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
07.2020 - Current
- Leading a classroom of up to 14 children aged 1-4 years old
- Collaborate with co-teacher and supervise assistant/support staff
- Create a safe and welcoming environment that meets state and NAEYC standards
- Design effective lesson plans monthly following Creative Curriculum and
- NAEYC standards
- Implement and guide developmentally appropriate activities for young children
- Observe, track, and share children’s development with families.
Toddler Team Representative
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Attended weekly meetings with administrators as a representative for the toddler teachers
- Communicated with 8 teachers in toddler-aged classrooms about issues and concerns
- Identified and conveyed toddler teachers’ concerns and areas needing support.
Assistant Teacher
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Supported lead teacher in running a classroom of up to 9 young children aged 1-2 years old
- Maintained cleanliness and order of the classroom environment
- Collaborated with the lead teacher in executing lesson plans
- Supported lead teachers in developing and scaffolding developmentally appropriate activities for young children
- Assisted in performing various observations to track children’s learning.
Support Staff
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised up to 9 young children ages 1-6 years old
- Participated in developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Illumination Learning Studios
Seattle, WA
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Looked after up to 8 young children aged 1.5-3 years old
- Coordinated circle-time and Spanish lessons.
Children’s Education Intern
The California Museum
Sacramento, CA
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Led tours for educational groups
- Assisted in the development of learning activities for educational groups.
Teaching Assistant/ Intern
Discovery Montessori Preschool
Sacramento, CA
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Supported staff in supervising young children aged 2-4
- Created educational tools and projects for the kids to work with.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Services
Arkansas State University
May 2022
State Certificate in Early Childhood Education- Infants and Toddlers - undefined
Bates Technical College
July 2020
Bachelor of Art - Media Studies
University of San Francisco
May 2017
Skills
- Strong knowledge of
- QRIS, ECERS/ITERS, and NAEYC standards
- Knowledgeable of various curriculum models including: Creative
- Curriculum, Charlotte Mason, Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia
- Skilled in various classroom management methods including: positive
- Discipline, effective transitions, clear boundaries, and redirection
- Experienced in leading teachers in the classroom setting
- Skilled in communicating with parents and coworkers through multiple
- Modes of communication
- Timely in submitting paperwork, lesson plans, and observations
- Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Canva
Timeline
Toddler Team Representative
07.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Teacher
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
08.2018 - 07.2020
Hutch Kids
11.2017 - Current
Support Staff
11.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Illumination Learning Studios
09.2017 - 03.2018
Children’s Education Intern
The California Museum
10.2012 - 06.2013
Teaching Assistant/ Intern
Discovery Montessori Preschool
10.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Early Childhood Services
Arkansas State University
State Certificate in Early Childhood Education- Infants and Toddlers - undefined
Bates Technical College
Bachelor of Art - Media Studies
University of San Francisco