Erica Velasco
Gypsum
Summary
Diligent Childcare Assistant Director with 11 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Colorado licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Speacialist
Eagle County School District
08.2014 - Current
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO05-2022
Skills
- Office administration
- Early childhood education
- Fundraising strategies
- Child development expertise
- Classroom observation
- Special needs support
- Curriculum development
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Childhood education
- Teacher training
- Parent communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Achieved Safety Care Training by completing course with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Large Center Director qualifications through effectively qualifying with Colorado State requirements
Certification
- CPR Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) Assessor Certification – Environment Rating Scales Institute, useful for curriculum planning and environment setup.
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Child Nutrition Program Operator Certification– For those managing child nutrition programs, offered by state departments and educational service agencies.
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Infant/Toddler Care Credential – Zero to Three or other recognized institutions.
- Bilingual Education Certification – Various State Departments of Education for teachers instructing in multiple languages.
- Director's Credential – Aimed at those looking to run preschools, issued by various state agencies and educational organizations.
- SocialEmotional Learning (SEL) Training Certification– Various providers focusing on emotional intelligence and social skills training for young learners.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Youth Development Programs
Timeline
Preschool Speacialist
Eagle County School District
08.2014 - Current
- CPR Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) Assessor Certification – Environment Rating Scales Institute, useful for curriculum planning and environment setup.
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Child Nutrition Program Operator Certification– For those managing child nutrition programs, offered by state departments and educational service agencies.
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Infant/Toddler Care Credential – Zero to Three or other recognized institutions.
- Bilingual Education Certification – Various State Departments of Education for teachers instructing in multiple languages.
- Director's Credential – Aimed at those looking to run preschools, issued by various state agencies and educational organizations.
- SocialEmotional Learning (SEL) Training Certification– Various providers focusing on emotional intelligence and social skills training for young learners.
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mountain College
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