Gabriela Escobar
Denver,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
Arvada, CO
10.2021 - Current
- Lead and manage a preschool classroom, providing daily care, supervision, and age-appropriate educational activities
- Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured routines and play-based learning
- Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment at all times
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding child progress, behavior, and needs
- Collaborate with assistant teachers and staff to ensure consistency and high-quality care
- Assisted lead teachers with classroom activities and daily routines
- Provided flexible support across classrooms as a floater
- Helped supervise children during meals, playtime, and rest periods
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Babysitter
Own
Northglenn, CO
05.2021 - Current
- Provide in-home childcare for families outside of full time work
- Assist with routines such as meals, bedtime playtime and supervision
- Known for dependability, flexibility and strong communication with parents
- Supervised children's activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents about daily activities and concerns.
- Managed schedules for playdates, meals, and nap times efficiently.
- Fostered positive relationships with children to promote trust and comfort.
- Maintained a clean, organized space for children's play and learning activities.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
Daycare Floater
Step By Step, Inc.
Northglenn, Colorado
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Daily care for children of various age groups
- Supported classroom activities, meals and nap schedules
- Built strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Assisted with maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom management tasks.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child development and behavior.
- Monitored children's needs and provided individual attention when necessary.
- Organized materials and supplies for art projects and learning activities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and absences of students throughout the day.
- Provided emotional support for anxious or homesick children who may have been separated from family members for the first time.
- Prepared weekly lesson plans that incorporated educational objectives into fun activities.
- Developed positive relationships with parents by providing updates on their child's day-to-day progress.
- Enforced discipline policies while keeping an understanding attitude towards the children.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
Education
Pinnacle
Thornton, CoCDA Certified
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Behavior guidance
- Safety & Supervision
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Team Collaboration
- Routine & Schedule Management
- Strong Communication with Families
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- CDA certification
- CPR/ First-Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
10.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Own
05.2021 - Current
Daycare Floater
Step By Step, Inc.
05.2019 - 10.2021
Pinnacle
CDA Certified