Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline

Gloria Cristina Sobolev

Bright Horizons
San Francisco,CA
1
Language
11
years of professional experience

Experienced early childhood educator with a strong background in lesson planning, activity planning, conflict resolution, and literacy development. Creates safe, engaging learning environments that support child growth and strong family communication.

Work History

Lead Teacher

1 Year 8 Months
Bright Horizons | 02.2025 - Current
  • Maintained safe, engaging classroom environment supporting child development.
  • Planned age-appropriate lesson activities aligned with early learning curriculum.
  • Documented child observations and developmental progress for caregiver updates.
  • Communicated daily with families regarding routines, milestones, and concerns.
  • Implemented classroom routines supporting behavior guidance and smooth transitions.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Au Pair

4 Years 11 Months
Mathew Thomson | 01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Planned engaging educational and recreational activities supporting development and positive behavior.
  • Supervised children's daily routines, ensuring consistent care, safety, and age-appropriate structure.
  • Coordinated school drop-offs, pickups, and extracurricular schedules with reliable time management.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks aligned with household preferences and children's dietary needs.
  • Maintained clean play areas, bedrooms, and shared spaces through light housekeeping duties.
  • Communicated daily updates to parents regarding routines, milestones, and household concerns.
  • Managed bedtime routines, homework support, and conflict resolution with calm, dependable guidance.
  • Adapted quickly to changing family needs while maintaining consistency, organization, and trust.

Assistant Teacher

9 Months
Reach Montessori Preschool | 08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supported lead teachers in delivering Montessori lessons and individualized child guidance.
  • Prepared classroom materials and learning environments aligned with Montessori principles.
  • Supervised children during classroom activities, transitions, and outdoor play.
  • Monitored student behavior and reinforced positive routines and classroom expectations.

Lead Teacher

1 Year 11 Months
Colegio Campestre Los Pinos | 01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Assisted with onboarding and mentoring new teachers on classroom procedures.
  • Prepared instructional materials and learning centers to support hands-on exploration.
  • Monitored licensing and safety standards to ensure consistent classroom compliance.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Education

Montessori Early Childhood - Spanish

Montessori Education Center | San Leandro, CA | 06-2022

Master of Arts - Spanish

San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | 11-2028
  • Marshall J. Miller Scholarship Fund
  • 4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Fundacion Univesitaria Los Libertadores University | Bogota, Colombia | 03-2016

Skills

Childcare management
Activity planning
Literacy development
Classroom management
Child growth
Behavior modeling
Childcare needs
Conflict resolution

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Teacher

Reach Montessori Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More

Au Pair

Mathew Thomson
01.2018 - 12.2022Read More

Lead Teacher

Colegio Campestre Los Pinos
01.2016 - 12.2017Read More

San Francisco State University

Master of Arts from Spanish
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Montessori Education Center

Montessori Early Childhood from Spanish
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Fundacion Univesitaria Los Libertadores University

Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Gloria Cristina Sobolev