JESSICA CERVANTES
Yakima
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Years of experience in different positions throughout my Early Learning career. First hand experience in the classroom working with children as well as behind the scenes working with families to help foster a healthier, more resourceful environment for parents/ guardians, children and teaching staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early ECEAP Family Support
Catholic Charities
09.2021 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
ECEAP Family Advocate
EPIC
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Interacting and meeting with families who may qualify in our program based on income and risk factors.
- Assuring child files were kept current and organized, as well as confidential.
- Providing resources to families.
- Working with parents to set and meet personal and family goals.
- Step into the classroom when needed.
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
ECEAP Temporary Lead Teacher
EPIC
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Entering check points through Teaching Strategies Gold
- Leading and supporting my team of Classroom Assistants, Bus Aides, and Floaters
- Lead Parent Teacher Conferences
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Classroom Assistant
EPIC
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Preparing weekly lesson plans
- Implementing daily activities
- Monitoring children's progress through teaching strategies gold.
- Meeting with families for conferences.
- Assist teacher with tasks and management
- Help supervise and assist with activities in classroom
- Work with children individually, in small or large group.
- Monitor children's progress by inputting observations
- Keep classroom organized and clean for the following session and at the end of the day.
- Prepare materials needed for upcoming activities.
Classroom Assistant
Lighthouse Early Learning Center
04.2014 - 09.2019
- Supervised lunch periods and recess times, maintaining an orderly environment during breaks from academic workloads.
- Aided students individually or in small groups, reinforcing material taught by the teacher.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behavior, resulting in a more focused learning environment.
Food Service Worker/Classroom Assistant
EPIC
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Prepare breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack
- Set up tables for meal times
- Clean up, wash and sanitize dishes and tables
- Pick up meals, label and properly store away.
- Step into classroom when needed and to relieve for breaks.
- Assist in preparing materials for activities.
- Supervise and monitor children during daily activities and routines.
- Prepare and set up tables for meal times
- Lead circle time
- Prepare for nap time
- Organize, clean and sanitize classroom, toys, dishes, and nap mats.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA12-2020
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
Advocated for my families to receive quality care, express concerns, and gain access to resources that have assisted families with housing, food, and utility assistance.
Successfully kept Early ECEAP classrooms assigned to me at max capacity with a waitlist of families to enroll as soon as a vacancy came available.
Successfully enrolled new families as a result of recruitment events in the community.
Certification
- Certified Family Support/ Family Advocate
- Home Visitor Certificate
- Trauma Informed Care
- Washington State ECE Initial Certificate
- Washington State ECE Short Certificate of Specialization
- Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect
- Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test
- Food Handler Permit
- CPR for Infant, Child & Adult
- Bloodborne Pathogens/(HIV/AIDS)
- Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect
- Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
- Medication Management
- Families Experiencing Homelessness
- Abusive Head Trauma
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early ECEAP Family Support
Catholic Charities
09.2021 - 05.2025
ECEAP Family Advocate
EPIC
02.2020 - 08.2021
ECEAP Temporary Lead Teacher
EPIC
01.2020 - 02.2020
Classroom Assistant
EPIC
09.2019 - 01.2020
Food Service Worker/Classroom Assistant
EPIC
10.2016 - 05.2019
Classroom Assistant
Lighthouse Early Learning Center
04.2014 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Yakima Valley Community College
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