Eva Blassingham
Rancho Cucamonga,California
Summary
Knowledgeable Coordinator offering proven team building and program oversight abilities developed over 13-year progressive career in public education. Practiced at coordinating facility space, resources and staff to efficiently meet dynamic demands. Well-organized, proactive and tactful in working with individuals of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Coordinator
Alta Loma School District
Alta Loma , CA
2013.03 - 2020.07
- Managed daily operations of a large childcare program on a school campus, including supervising staff.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated childcare staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, enrollment, and financial transactions including monthly tuition of each child.
- Monitored daily attendance records to ensure accurate documentation of student absences or tardiness.
- Responsible for scheduling staff and maintaining appropriate staffing.
- Established strong communication channels with parents and guardians.
- Assisted in planning, implementing and supervising age-appropriate lesson plans/activities for children ages 4 to 11
- Met with teachers and principal often to support the educational continuity from classroom to after school hours in childcare.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization while purchasing all snacks and supplies.
- Handled conflict resolution among staff, parents, and children effectively.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by communicating regularly about their children's progress.
- Provided guidance and support for personnel as needed.
- Created a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress, problems, and solutions related to child development programs.
- Coordinated special events, field trips, and community outreaches.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians, teachers, students, administrators.
- Assisted in recruiting new faculty members, providing orientation sessions, and organizing training workshops.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by staff members regarding any injuries or illnesses occurring at the center.
Preschool Teacher/Special Education Paraprofessional
Alta Loma School District
Alta Loma , CA
2007.08 - 2013.03
- Assisted in starting CHAMPS preschool program for ALSD.
- supervise teaching assistants and delegate responsibilities.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Assisted Special Education teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to children with various disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for preschool-age children.
- Implemented age-appropriate learning activities for diverse abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and redirection.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Developed professional, positive relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Implemented individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Cucamonga School District
Rancho Cucamonga , CA
2007.05 - 2007.08
- Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
- Supported small group instruction by helping students understand instructions and complete tasks independently when possible.
- Monitored playground activities outdoors to ensure safety of all participants.
- Assisted in preparing materials for lessons and activities according to lesson plans provided by the teacher.
- Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.
- Greeted parents and students at the start of each day and assisted them in getting settled into the classroom environment.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
Special Education Preschool Aide
Etiwanda School District
Rancho Cucamonga , CA
2006.10 - 2007.08
- Assisted special education teachers in the implementation of individualized educational plans for preschool students with disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support to children with various disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment both inside the classroom and outdoors on school grounds.
- Assisted in developing behavior management plans for individual students.
- Attended IEP meetings as requested by lead teacher or principal.
- Supervised activities in the classroom and on the playground to ensure safety of all students.
- Monitored student progress and reported any changes or concerns to lead teacher.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education practices.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when working with students who have challenging behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
Montclair, CA1995-06
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Citrus College
Glendora, CASkills
- Team Building
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Creativity and Innovation
- Activity Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Classroom Management
- Professionalism
- Staff Supervision
- Program Development
- Budgeting and finance
- Special needs experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Care Coordinator
Alta Loma School District
2013.03 - 2020.07
Preschool Teacher/Special Education Paraprofessional
Alta Loma School District
2007.08 - 2013.03
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Cucamonga School District
2007.05 - 2007.08
Special Education Preschool Aide
Etiwanda School District
2006.10 - 2007.08
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Citrus College
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