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Gabrielle Vasquez

Campbell,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Children's House of Los Altos, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and implementing inclusive practices, I enhance student engagement and support diverse learning styles, ensuring every child thrives in a nurturing environment. Diversity and inclusiveness is key. I strive to make sure all students are heard and to make sure my team or any team I work with is well managed and taken care of.

Work History

Lead Teacher

Childrens House of Los Altos
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
  • Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.

Infant Teacher

San Jose Day Nursery
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
  • Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants to promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
  • Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.

Teacher /sub

Action Day Primary Plus
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
  • Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.
  • Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling transactions and addressing inquiries.
  • Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about company policies and procedures.
  • Balanced cash registers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
  • Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
  • Managed cash register operations accurately, reducing the risk of shortages or overages in daily reconciliations.
  • Handled sensitive information securely while processing payments through various methods including cash, credit cards, and gift cards.
  • Trained new cashiers, enhancing team efficiency and accuracy in transactions.
  • Monitored inventory at checkout, ensuring high-demand items were always in stock.

Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
Los Altos, CA
2012 - 2014
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
  • Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Children Development

FootHill College

High School Diploma -

Westmont High-school
Campbell, CA
05.2009

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Lesson development
  • Staff development
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Teacher training
  • IEP support
  • Curricula development
  • Special education
  • Emotional support
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Team building
  • Inclusive practices
  • Family engagement
  • Assessment strategies
  • Feedback and evaluation
  • Diverse learning styles
  • Age-appropriate discipline
  • Teacher coaching
  • Childcare requirements
  • Department leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Behavior management
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Small group instruction
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Time management
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Computer skills
  • Customer service
  • Flexible schedule

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Childrens House of Los Altos

Infant Teacher

San Jose Day Nursery

Teacher /sub

Action Day Primary Plus

Customer Service Representative

Walmart

Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
2012 - 2014

Associate of Applied Science - Children Development

FootHill College

High School Diploma -

Westmont High-school
Gabrielle Vasquez