Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Parent Liaison
Killeen Independent School District
02.2021 - 05.2022
Coordinated documentation between parents and educators.
Served as an advocate for both parents and students during disciplinary proceedings or grievance processes, ensuring fair treatment for all involved parties.
Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication and active listening, promoting a positive school environment.
Managed confidential information regarding student records while maintaining strict adherence to privacy laws and guidelines.
Provided support to families in need by connecting them with relevant resources within the community.
Preschool/Daycare YMCA
Armed Services YMCA
07.2020 - 01.2021
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Kindergarten Teacher
Academy on the Hills
03.2014 - 02.2020
I ran their kindergarten program for 6 years
Responsible for improving student achievement through assessments, curriculum development and instruction
Creating effective and engaging lesson plans
Supervising school children in the playground
Managing the day to day running of the classroom
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Lead Teacher/After School (Instructor School-Aged)
KidsRepeople2
06.2012 - 12.2013
Preschool Program and After school pick up and drop off for School-Age
Preschool curriculum
Pick up and Drop off School Age children
Creating fun activities and helping with homework
Assistant Manager
Finish Line
07.2008 - 09.2012
Assist in supervision and training of employees including setting work schedules
Strong organizational skills, ability to follow projects and completion
Maintain safe environment for all customers and employees
Motivate employees to reach their goals and know the product very well
Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2021
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach
Child Development Courses
Cal State Long Beach
01.2012
Associates of Arts - undefined
Fullerton College
01.2008
Skills
Bilingual
CPR First Aid
Mandated Reporter Cert
ADD/Autism Awareness Cert
Administration
Computer Proficient
Differentiated instruction
Parent-teacher communication
Early childhood development
Lesson planning
Classroom organization
Classroom management
Accomplishments
Collaborated with the Copperas Cove Director in the awareness of the Adaptive program.
Certification
ADD/Autism Awareness Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Parent Liaison
Killeen Independent School District
02.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool/Daycare YMCA
Armed Services YMCA
07.2020 - 01.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Academy on the Hills
03.2014 - 02.2020
Lead Teacher/After School (Instructor School-Aged)
KidsRepeople2
06.2012 - 12.2013
Assistant Manager
Finish Line
07.2008 - 09.2012
Associates of Arts - undefined
Fullerton College
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Liberty University
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Beach City College
Child Development Courses
Cal State Long Beach
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