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ERICA VASQUEZ

Crandall,TX

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Promiseland Preschool
Kaufman, Texas - TX
07.2023 - Current
  • Modeled positive behavior management strategies for teachers in the classroom.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
  • Trained new staff members on instructional methods, curriculum implementation, and classroom procedures.
  • Assisted teachers in developing positive relationships with children through active listening and appropriate responses.
  • Ensured that all relevant health and safety regulations were met within the classroom setting.
  • Provided support to other teachers when needed during challenging situations.
  • Collaborated with parents on individual student progress reports and goals.
  • Supervised classroom staff including assigning duties and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in order to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored the physical development of all students in the classroom.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated best practices in early childhood education.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in two-year-olds.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
  • Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

Lead Two Year Old Teacher

Dunkin Academy Pre-school
Crandall, Texas - TX
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with potty-training, feeding, and other daily routines for young students.
  • Coordinated classroom events such as holiday parties or special days focusing on specific topics of study.
  • Facilitated group activities that taught basic concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, letters.
  • Provided daily guidance and support to two year old children in the classroom.
  • Established positive relationships with families through open communication about their child's education experience.
  • Adapted instruction strategies in order to meet the diverse needs of all students.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when managing student behaviors.
  • Implemented age appropriate teaching methods such as story time, circle time, art projects, music lessons.
  • Encouraged creative playtime activities that promoted physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding of concepts taught in class.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student learning objectives in order to track progress over time.
  • Engaged students in outdoor activities such as walks around the neighborhood or playground visits.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic performance and any behavioral issues or concerns.
  • Monitored student behavior and worked to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
  • Promoted language development by reading aloud stories to the class every day.
  • Enforced safety rules consistently throughout the school day.
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues to share ideas and resources for teaching curriculum content effectively.
  • Maintained records of student attendance and progress throughout the school year.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.

TEACHER

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NISSAN
09.2017 - 02.2020
  • Oversee classroom management, conduct curriculum development, and perform lesson planning an early childhood education center with children across a wide range of cultural backgrounds
  • Utilize play-based learning and interactive learning strategies to enhance child engagement and foster positive growth
  • Ensure compliance with standards and regulations to ensure child safety
  • Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, scheduled meetings to deliver assessments on child development, intellectual growth, and social skills, and provided support to parents to obtain appropriate resources for learning disabilities and behavioral issues.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

RECEPTIONIST

NATIONAL MONITORING CENTER
Irving, TX
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Answering phone quickly and efficiently
  • Get caller to the right department within 8 seconds
  • Answer phone with a clear and clam voice
  • Multitasking answers calls and send emails out to different departments
  • Communicate with individuals to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information
  • Computer multitasking skill with include the use of Microsoft office applications
  • Clear and concise communication skills when communicating though emails and by phone.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Participated in emergency response drills and maintained knowledge of safety procedures.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations.
  • Maintained security by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, and issuing visitor badges.
  • Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
  • Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.

SECRETARY

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
DALLAS, TEXAS
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages
  • Communicate with individuals to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information
  • Route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail
  • Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, and other activities
  • Deliver messages and run errands.

Car Hop

SONIC
IRVING, TEXAS
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • Endured that temperature, packaging, appearance, presentation, and service of all menu items meet operational standards
  • Carried and balances a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Greeted all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile
  • Delivered and serves quality food and beverages to guests at each delivery point (cars parked in stalls and patio) in a timely manner
  • Displaced the importance of placing guests' needs first on a consistent basis
  • Responded to guests’ requests in a respectful manner
  • Promptly reports complaints to a member of the drive-in management team
  • Made accurate change quickly and efficiently
  • Cleared trays and trash from guests' cars, patio, Drive-Thru parking lot and property.

Volunteer work

QUALITY INSURANCE
IRVING, TEXAS
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages
  • Route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail
  • Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities
  • Deliver messages and run errands
  • Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals
  • Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.

Education

GED -

01.2012

Skills

  • Over the phone skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Working independently with minimal supervision
  • Meeting deadlines in a timely manner
  • Trained to perform well under pressure
  • Familiar in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Professional Communication skills
  • Very self-motivated, dependable, and committed
  • Developing Standards
  • Analyzing Information
  • Attention to Detail
  • Confidentiality
  • Thoroughness
  • Monitoring license
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Positive and cheerful
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Time Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Basic clerical knowledge

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Promiseland Preschool
07.2023 - Current

Lead Two Year Old Teacher

Dunkin Academy Pre-school
03.2023 - 07.2023

TEACHER

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NISSAN
09.2017 - 02.2020

RECEPTIONIST

NATIONAL MONITORING CENTER
10.2016 - 01.2017

SECRETARY

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
07.2013 - 08.2013

Car Hop

SONIC
03.2013 - 05.2013

Volunteer work

QUALITY INSURANCE
04.2011 - 03.2013

GED -

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