Gracia Diaz

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

• Child Development Associate Teacher - June 2021, Los Angeles City College
• CSU General Education Breadth - December 2021, Los Angeles City College
• Degree Honors: Magna Cum Laude (2021/2022) - Los Angeles City College
• Child Development Associate Teacher
• Child Development Teacher
• Child Development Master Teacher
• Child Development Site Supervisor
• Infant & Toddler Studies
• Children with Special Needs
• Child Development Teacher Permit
• Fostering Tribal - County Collaboration: The Cahto- Mendocino Experience
• Fall 2022 Dean's List in recognition of superior achievement - California State University, Los Angeles
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• CA Food Handler Card
• 2024 CAEYC Certificate
• 2024 Dean's List in recognition of superior achievement - California State University, Los Angeles (May 29, 2024)

• Internship, Children's Law Center of California, Monterey Park, CA 03/05/2024, 05/10/2024, Assist an attorney with courtroom hearings as exposure, litigation, and trial preparation; or legislative/ policy: helps to design and support legislation to help abused children., Attend and witness confidential court proceedings in the court system to address the needs of families in crisis with the guidance of an attorney. During court procedures, take notes to build a report and case plan based on the case and submit written documentation to the attorney., Review and submit written documentation on the cases to the attorney for any advocacy work or build a report based and case plan on the case including such recourses, immediate placement, safety risks, safety plans, custody/legal plans, recovery plans, backup plans, and professional services and contacts made on the case via our online database., Home visitation and gathering information through interviews assisted by the attorney and gathering court reports which will be provided by the attorney about the child's circumstances, evaluate the facts independently, and provide recommendations to the attorney using written reports.
• Internship, Cal State LA - Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center, Los Angeles, CA 01/23/2024, 05/10/2024, Strengthening understanding of developing relationships with children in an early childhood setting., Developing strategies to observe children's development effectively in a classroom setting., Understanding the use of developmental assessments in learning about a child's individual development., Developing an understanding of the curriculum planning process and implementation., Maintaining a professional demeanor and communicating effectively with staff, parents, and teachers.
• Internship, A Child Development Center Teacher Assistant, Los Angeles, CA 08/2021, 12/2021, Experienced in planning educational group activities., Effective classroom management., Ability to prepare lesson materials., Ability to monitor student progress.
• Volunteer, Magnolia Place Preschool, Los Angeles, CA, 10/2014, 10/2015, Help teachers organize learning material and other classroom tasks., Prepare food and serve kids, cleaning dishes and classrooms.
• Volunteer, Choose Health LA Kids, Los Angeles, CA 11/2014, 11/2015, Coordinating event setup and teardown., Managing event staff and volunteers., Overseeing scheduling and timelines., Ensuring timely delivery and setup of equipment and supplies., Troubleshooting any issues that arise during the event., Communicating with vendors, staff, and attendees as needed.