Erika Vargas
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
ArteKids Family Childcare
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Administrative Account Assistant
Prisma Professional Services
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained open lines of communication with vendors, negotiating favorable payment terms when needed.
- Documented sales, customer interactions and concerns and generated update reports for senior management.
- Entered customer order details into system, accepted payments and updated accounts.
- Ensured proper record-keeping through meticulous data entry and filing practices, reducing information retrieval time significantly.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and effectively, resulting in increased satisfaction rates and repeat business.
Assistant Teacher
Circle Time Child Care
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD05.2024
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Key decision making
- Training and mentoring
- Proficient in English and Spanish
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Timeline
Lead Teacher
ArteKids Family Childcare
06.2020 - Current
Administrative Account Assistant
Prisma Professional Services
10.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Teacher
Circle Time Child Care
11.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery College
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