Jacqueline Armenta
STOCKTON,CA
Summary
Attentive and creative Preschool Teacher with a Site supervisor Permit, passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
EHS Specialist
Family Resource Center
Stockton, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Participated in developing strategies to reduce risk of injury or illness in the workplace.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Participated in community events that promoted early childhood education awareness.
- Inputs Information into COPA
Preschool Teacher
Joan Richards Learning Village
Stockton, CA
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Led support groups to help parents regain and improve parent-child bond.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Read stories to preschool children to help increase key language, literacy and social skills.
- Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties.
- Collaborated with management to ensure effective implementation of EHS initiatives.
- Investigated incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from inspections and audits.
- Assessed current work environments for potential hazards or risks.
- Coordinated activities between internal departments concerning EHS matters.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
Preschool Teacher/Site Supervisor
Academy of Child Development and Amore
Stockton
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Planned class activities, including coloring, play doh, sensory activities, motor skill activities .
- Prepared classroom for naptime by noon.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Maintained hygiene of students by changing diapers and using proper & appropriate cleaning techniques .
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 12 children.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Evaluated student's progress and documented in reports.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Set up for special events, including parties and parent meetings.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Paraprofessional Educator & Sub
Lincoln Unified School District
Stockton, CA
11.2016 - Current
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays
- Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout the day
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others
- Administered minor first aid to injured students
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors
Special Education Paraprofessional
Delta Bridges Charter School
Stockton, CA
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Met one-on-one with autism students, utilizing customized behavioral plans
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs
- Managed class of 25 students when teacher stepped out of room
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitudes with every student
- Escorted students to the restroom, to the cafeteria, outside and on field trips
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition
- Advised the instructor regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing
- Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments
- Supervised test taking and graded papers
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions of students
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
Special Education Paraprofessional (Sub)
San Joaquin County Office Of Education
Stockton, CA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Provided support to special needs department and students.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
Receptionist File Clerk ( Seasonal)
Insurance City
Stockton, CA
01.2011 - 04.2017
- Answer incoming calls Greet the public courteously Schedule appointments Order office supplies Scan/Fax important paper work
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication
- Managed and anticipated clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management
- Kept reception area clean and organized to offer positive first impression to every visitor
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
School Bus Attendant
Stockton Unified School District
Stockton, CA
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Perform routine school bus monitoring, and provide students and bus driver assistance during daily school transportation routes; ensure all bus activities support the safety and welfare of all special needs students, including intervention to avoid escalating student behavior on the bus
- Work in a team environment with the school bus driver; assist with emergency bus evacuation procedures; operate a two-way radio system
- Enforce district policies and procedures as directed by the School bus Driver in maintaining order and discipline on buses and at bus stops
- Provided knowledgeable and speedy response to all emergency incidents
- Assisted students with physical and mental limitations to safely get on and off the bus
- Worked to be good role model to students by demonstrating positive behaviors, maintaining appropriate dress and showing solid work ethic
Attendance Technician
Cesar Chavez High School
Stockton, CA
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Perform Technical Attendance accounting duties to assure accurate accounting of student Enrollment and Attendance for monthly ADA Reports
- Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
- Answer telephones and greet the public courteously
- Put correct information into Synergy to keep Students profiles up to date
- Issue admittance forms to students who are late or are returning after an absence; check students in and out of school; issue off-campus passes as appropriate; refer truancy issues to appropriate personnel or outside agency
- Placed calls to parents to determine reasons for students' absences, meticulously noting details
- Tracked data regarding student absences, truancy offenses and disciplinary actions with daily updates
- Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems
Care Provider
In Home Support Services
Stockton, CA
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Provided basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene tasks by providing bathing, dressing and grooming
- Helped client with activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation and household maintenance
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments
Front Desk Clerk (On Call)
Dr. James L. Rore DDS
Stockton, CA
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction
- Arranged special accommodations for guests to maintain optimal satisfaction
- Reviewed account information and individual customer charges to produce correct bills
- Met needs of walk-in customers by staying up-to-date on room availability and current promotions
- Upsold packages and additional services to customers to drive business revenue
- Drafted and maintained incident reports, daily activity logs and other documents requested by management
- Answered phones, responded to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members
- Promoted long-term loyalty by delivering professional, knowledgeable support to meet every need
- Secured guest valuables in main safe or individual boxes
- Handled payment processing duties and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process
- Managed all front desk operations for busy high-volume hotel
- Posted room charges such as food, liquor and telephone calls based on individual customer actions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Humphreys University College
Stockton06.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Humphreys University College
Stockton, CA06.2021
Billing And Coding -
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY ONLINE
09.2011
High School Diploma -
Stagg High School
Stockton, CA06.2006
Skills
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Effectively work with parents
- Social skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm and patient
- Behavior modification
- IEP familiarity
- Classroom support
- Teacher assistance
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Training in food handling preparation
- Special needs
- IEP goals
- Decision-making
- Evaluation and assessment
- Site Supervisor Preschool Permit
- DRPD Assessments
- Lesson PLanning Creative curriculum
- Learning Genie
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Mandated reporter Certified
References
REFERENCES AVAILBLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
EHS Specialist
Family Resource Center
06.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Joan Richards Learning Village
10.2021 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher/Site Supervisor
Academy of Child Development and Amore
06.2020 - 09.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Delta Bridges Charter School
10.2017 - 09.2020
Paraprofessional Educator & Sub
Lincoln Unified School District
11.2016 - Current
School Bus Attendant
Stockton Unified School District
05.2015 - 11.2016
Special Education Paraprofessional (Sub)
San Joaquin County Office Of Education
01.2014 - 01.2020
Attendance Technician
Cesar Chavez High School
08.2013 - 11.2013
Receptionist File Clerk ( Seasonal)
Insurance City
01.2011 - 04.2017
Care Provider
In Home Support Services
01.2006 - 01.2012
Front Desk Clerk (On Call)
Dr. James L. Rore DDS
01.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Humphreys University College
Associate of Arts - Education
Humphreys University College
Billing And Coding -
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY ONLINE
High School Diploma -
Stagg High School
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