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Guadalupe Hilliard

Early Childhood Educator
DeSoto,TX

Summary

To obtain a position with an school that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, educational background, and maximize my university training to develop the experience and expertise necessary to launch my teaching skills.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Permanent Substitute

Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, Texas
08.2020 - Current
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
  • Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
  • Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Attend all staff meetings
  • Parent Conferences

Preschool Teacher

Cadddo Parish School District
Shreveport, La.
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Supervised group of 20 student teachers throughout semester.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
  • Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.

Preschool Teacher

Caddo Community Head Start
Shreveport, La.
08.2014 - 08.2017
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Supervised group of 20 student teachers throughout semester.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
  • Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.

Youth Support Counselor

Ekhaya Youth Project
Shreveport, LA
07.2013 - 03.2017
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school, and community and developed strategies for intervention
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
  • Developed service plans in effort to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
  • Provided individual counseling services to over 8 high school and middle school students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.

Assistant Director

First Beginnings Child Development
Shreveport, La.
08.2008 - 12.2013

Lead staff meetings and curriculum meetings

Mentored new teachers

Parent meetings

Oversee all parent conferences and disciplinary

Maintained Attendance

Record keeping on staff, state regulations and students

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Southern University
Shreveport, La.
08.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Wiley College
Marshall, TX
08.2012 - 05.2014

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2015 - 05.2017

Skills

Organizational abilities

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Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year (Werner Park Elementary) 2018-2019

Mentor Teacher (Werner Park Elementary) 2015-2017

CLASS Scores (Certificate)

Timeline

Preschool Permanent Substitute

Dallas Independent School District
08.2020 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Cadddo Parish School District
08.2017 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Walden University
08.2015 - 05.2017

Preschool Teacher

Caddo Community Head Start
08.2014 - 08.2017

Youth Support Counselor

Ekhaya Youth Project
07.2013 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Wiley College
08.2012 - 05.2014

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Southern University
08.2009 - 05.2011

Assistant Director

First Beginnings Child Development
08.2008 - 12.2013
Guadalupe HilliardEarly Childhood Educator