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Erika Favela-Figueroa

Whittier,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings 7 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Montessori Academy Of West Adams
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Preschool/Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Montessori Learning Center
09.2018 - 11.2022

Worked with 6-12 children with a co-teacher and independently

  • Assisted in preparing the classroom materials and plans providing quality learning experiences for young
  • children

Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.

Nanny/Tutor

Private Family
08.2005 - 12.2010
  • Maintained the children's sleep/napping and meal schedules, as directed
  • Coordinated daily activities, play dates, and appointments and provide transportation
  • Assisted in light cooking and meal-prep for the children
  • Responsible for child-focused organizational projects children's bedrooms, playroom, closets
  • Family Assistant duties as needed, grocery shopping, family errands, light laundry & housecleaning support, updating calendars
  • Provided active companionship for the children and participated

Education

High school diploma - Child Development

Norwalk La Mirada Adult School

Skills

  • Tutoring
  • Childcare/Child Care
  • Driving
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Toileting and feeding
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish

Certification


  • CPR Certification
  • Completed all 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
  • Core units Early Childhood Education Certifications


Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Montessori Academy Of West Adams
12.2022 - 02.2024

Preschool/Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Montessori Learning Center
09.2018 - 11.2022

Nanny/Tutor

Private Family
08.2005 - 12.2010


  • CPR Certification
  • Completed all 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
  • Core units Early Childhood Education Certifications


High school diploma - Child Development

Norwalk La Mirada Adult School
Erika Favela-Figueroa