Janeth Contreras
1850 Park St Livingston,CA
Summary
Patient and caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Cornerstone Christian Preschool
Turlock, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Behavior Technician
Esperanza Therapy Services
Fresno, CA
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
Sunday School Teacher
Livingston Apostolic Church
Livingston
2012 - 2018
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans, activities, and crafts.
- Provided weekly lessons based on Biblical teachings and stories.
- Planned games, songs and dances as part of religious curriculum.
Library Assistant Volunteer
Elementary Campus Park
Livingston, CA
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Shelved returned items and checked for damages.
- Organized shelves by Dewey Decimal System.
- Cleaned work surfaces, furniture, equipment and public areas as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Merced Community College
Merced, CA05-2019
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Lesson development
- Special Education
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Cornerstone Christian Preschool
05.2020 - Current
Behavior Technician
Esperanza Therapy Services
01.2017 - 07.2019
Library Assistant Volunteer
Elementary Campus Park
06.2013 - 07.2013
Sunday School Teacher
Livingston Apostolic Church
2012 - 2018
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Merced Community College
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