Estela Galindo-Walker
Lynwood,USA
Summary
Dedicated, experienced, and engaging Early Childhood Teacher with an impressive 30-year track record in the field. Seeking new employment opportunities as an Early Childhood Teacher. Known for reliability, bilingualism, and strong motivation to provide nurturing care to children. Natural ability to adapt to changes and approach each day with eagerness to learn and expand capabilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Harbor Interfaith Services
11.2012 - Current
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Develop lesson plans for children ages 4yr-5yr of age.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as attendance, illness, meal form or ouch reports.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Teacher's Assistant
CDI/Headstart
03.2009 - 08.2012
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Teacher's Assistant
CHARLES R. DREW EARLY HEADSTART CENTER
01.1993 - 02.2009
- Perform home visits and parent conferences
- Perform diaper changes and other related tasks
- Assisted the teacher in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities including lesson plans
- Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the culture background of children and families served
- Participates in the screening, observation and documentation of children
- Supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills
- Help keep classroom clean and orderly
- Takes charge of classroom when teacher is absent
- Assist the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises
- Worked with special need children pre-exposed to drugs
- Assisted with transportation services provided by the program
Teacher's Assistant
Lynwood Unified School District
01.1993 - 06.1997
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Education
CPR, AED, And Basic First Aid Certification
American Safety Health Institute
San Pedro11-2024
Child Development - 32 Units in Child Development.
LA South West College
Los Angeles09.2012
Child Development Associate Teacher Certification - Child Development Certification
Compton College
Compton01.1998
Child Development Certification - Child Development Certificate
Compton College
Compton, CA01.1998
Family Day Care Certification - Family Day Care Certification
Compton College
Compton, CA01.1998
Skills
- Brigance Screenings
- PROMIS
- Health Checks
- Classroom Inspections
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Development
- Child Portfolios
- Observation Notes
- DRDP-R
- DRDP-PS
- DRDP Group Data Summary
- Electronic Spreadsheets
- Attendance Monitoring
- Meal Consumption Monitoring
- Communication Skills
Skillsandexperience
- Conduct Brigance Screenings and assist with PROMIS.
- Conduct daily health checks and classroom inspections.
- Assist with lesson plans and develop age appropriate activities.
- Assist with children portfolios and observation notes.
- Assist with DRDP-R, DRDP-PS and DRDP Group Data Summary Electronic spreadsheets.
- Recording and monitoring of attendance and meal consumption sheet.
- Well-Developed Communication Skills.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Harbor Interfaith Services
11.2012 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
CDI/Headstart
03.2009 - 08.2012
Teacher's Assistant
Lynwood Unified School District
01.1993 - 06.1997
Teacher's Assistant
CHARLES R. DREW EARLY HEADSTART CENTER
01.1993 - 02.2009
CPR, AED, And Basic First Aid Certification
American Safety Health Institute
Child Development - 32 Units in Child Development.
LA South West College
Child Development Associate Teacher Certification - Child Development Certification
Compton College
Child Development Certification - Child Development Certificate
Compton College
Family Day Care Certification - Family Day Care Certification
Compton College
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