Jessica Figueroa Rodriguez
CHULA VISTA,CA
Summary
Caring for children by ensuring an environment that implements respect, kindness, creativity, and compassion among each other. I am a good listener, communicator, and writer. To create a safe atmosphere I work with a positive attitude and energy. With my experience with children and degree in Psychology I could effectively provide good quality care for kids.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
05.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Little Lambs Preschool & Childcare
National City, CA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CA07.2017
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Activity Implementation
- Documentation Management
- Cultural Understanding
- Quality Improvements
- Healthy Learning Environments
- Lesson Planning
- Report Writing
- Curriculum Implementation
- Assessments Understanding
- Safety Planning
- Progress Notes Updates
- Developmentally-Appropriate Plans
- Educational Improvements
- Classroom Management
- Social Development
- Safety Precautions
- Early Childhood Education
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
- Mandated Reporter Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Development Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
05.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Little Lambs Preschool & Childcare
04.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University