Irene Landa
Las Vegas
Summary
Dedicated toddler teacher skilled in lesson planning, child development, and behavioral management. Committed to fostering nurturing environments and enhancing parental communication to support children's growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher
Stepping Stones Children's Center
Santa Clarita
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Created engaging lesson plans that enhanced toddlers' cognitive and social skills.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Cultivated a nurturing environment that supported children's emotional development.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to effectively motivate students.
- Facilitated potty training to promote independence among young children.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment for children.
Preschool Teacher
ABC Little School
Sherman Oaks
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Facilitated learning of foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters to enhance early education.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, progress, and assessments to track individual development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication about student progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Dog Companion
K9 Loft
Van Nuys
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided daily care and feeding for various dog breeds in a busy pet facility.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for dogs through regular cleaning protocols.
- Provided pet owners with clear care instructions and daily updates to enhance communication and trust.
- Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
- Provided positive reinforcement to promote good behavior from the dogs.
- Cultivated long-term client relationships and strengthened bonds with animals through consistent interaction.
- Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
- Administered medications prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Noted unusual behavior and contacted owners regarding health-related issues.
- Offered animals exercise opportunities through walks and play activities.
- Developed strong bonds with pets, gaining their trust and ensuring a positive care experience.
- Evaluated animals for signs of injury and illness to ensure timely care and intervention.
Receptionist
Keyes Van Nuys - Mercedes Benz
Van Nuys
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Greeted clients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments for prompt resolution.
- Scheduled appointments for service, maintaining an organized calendar.
- Organized and managed appointment scheduling to ensure efficiency.
- Processed customer transactions, handling payments and paperwork efficiently.
- Maintained reception area cleanliness and organization for professional appearance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance front desk operations and service delivery.
- Performed accurate and timely data entry into various computer systems to support operational needs.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry University
Chicago, IL06-2024
Certificate - Early Childhood Development
UCLA Extension
Westwood, CA03-2013
High School Diploma -
Granada Hills Charter High School
Granada Hills, CA06-2009
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Early literacy education
- Child development
- Behavioral management
- Classroom organization
- Parental communication
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
Stepping Stones Children's Center
05.2024 - 11.2025
Preschool Teacher
ABC Little School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Dog Companion
K9 Loft
07.2023 - 04.2024
Receptionist
Keyes Van Nuys - Mercedes Benz
01.2017 - 03.2017
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry University
Certificate - Early Childhood Development
UCLA Extension
High School Diploma -
Granada Hills Charter High School