Gabriela Larson
Irving
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with recent experience as a Lead Teacher in early preschool and toddler classrooms. Former preschool teacher with a background in early childhood education, now seeking to leverage skills in a Spanish-speaking immersive preschool. Committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment and supporting child development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
Ballet Academy of Texas
Coppell
02.2018 - Current
- Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
- Maintained accurate business records by updating customer information to ensure data integrity.
- Processed payments and issued receipts, updating accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
- Checked office supply levels, anticipated needs and placed orders for appropriate stock levels.
- Collected and coded various documents to prepare for filing, storage and processing.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
- Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability and established load limits.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Reviewed files and records to provide timely information and address inquiries efficiently.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Assisted with scheduling classes and coordinating events for students and families.
- Supported communication between instructors, students, and parents through various channels.
- Ensured the office environment remained welcoming and professional for visitors.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Primrose School of Las Colinas
Irving
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Collaborated with coworkers by sharing ideas and resources during team meetings.
- Identified children needing extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and developed targeted improvement strategies.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Organized engaging activities that promoted cognitive and physical skills in children.
- Maintained classroom materials and resources for optimal learning experiences.
- Assessed children's progress through observation and developmental checklists.
- Trained new staff on curriculum execution and classroom management techniques.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Supervised children during meals, rest periods, playtime and other activities to ensure safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom including preparing materials for lessons and activities.
- Created an inviting atmosphere where all students felt welcomed and respected regardless of background or ability level.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Attended staff meetings, workshops and professional development opportunities to stay current on early childhood education trends.
- Provided guidance to teacher assistants in order to support them in providing quality instruction.
Preschool Teacher
West Valley College
San Jose
12.2003 - 05.2005
- Maintained an organized and inviting classroom environment to foster creativity, exploration, and confident play.
- Monitored student behavior, enforced rules, and ensured safety during activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Prepared, served, and cleaned up nutritious meals for 27 children, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Maintained hygiene of students by changing diapers and potty training.
- Arranged classroom environment for naptime by setting up mats and dimming lights.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
West Valley College
San Jose, CASkills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Decision Making
- Dedicated team player
- Team Building and Motivation
- Willingness to Learn
- Spanish fluency
- Positive and Upbeat
- Analyzing Profitability
Education and Training
other
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Primrose School of Las Colinas
09.2022 - 11.2023
Office Assistant
Ballet Academy of Texas
02.2018 - Current
Preschool Teacher
West Valley College
12.2003 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
West Valley College