Ester Alcasar
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Teacher skilled in special education support and instructional collaboration. Develops engaging learning environments that promote positive interactions and emotional growth. Implements effective behavior management strategies and enhances early literacy skills, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all children. Communicates effectively and adapts to diverse needs, contributing to team success and productive classroom management.
Overview
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1
Language
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
childcare teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center
University Place , WA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in planning, implementing and supervising age-appropriate activities for children ages 4 to 6.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
Paraeducator, Special Education
frankling pierce school district
Tacoma, Washington
11.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Conducted small group sessions to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to promote positive interactions among peers.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during group activities.
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
Child Care Center Teacher
ABC learning center
University Place , Wa
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Designed engaging lesson plans for children aged two to five years.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to encourage positive interactions.
- Organized age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom use.
- Trained new staff on center policies and educational practices.
- Maintained a safe and clean learning environment for all children.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Ece
Evergreen State Collage
Tacoma, WA08-2026
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Age-appropriate activities
- Active play facilitation
- Literacy support
- Behavior improvements
- Special education support
- Instructional collaboration
- Teacher assistance
- Teacher support
- Progress monitoring
- Data collection
- Visual supports
- Family engagement
- Team collaboration
- Empathy and patience
- Punctuality
- Punctuality
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
childcare teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center
06.2023 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
frankling pierce school district
11.2022 - Current
Child Care Center Teacher
ABC learning center
03.2016 - 04.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Ece
Evergreen State Collage