Jessica Toledo
Modesto,CA
Summary
Assistant Preschool Teacher dedicated to helping children learn fundamental developmental skills in a supportive nurturing environment. Adept at observing students while providing positive encouragement. Specialize in coordinating with the Lead Teacher to ensure a consistent approach to emotional social and practical learning. Love engaging with families and students and create a nurturing environment for the children to feel welcome and in a friendly environment. Children learn through play and I love engaging with families and students and create a nurturing environment for the children to feel welcome and in a friendly environment. Children learn through play and so we are learning together as well.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
YMCA
08.2018 - Current
- Reads different stories to children
- Leads children in group discussion activities
- Introduces children to discipline and the importance of following rules
- Guides children to the importance of healthy nutrition and play
- Helps children develop socialization skills through group interaction
- Records and evaluates child performance
- Maintains clean and safe environment for children.
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 10-12 students.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments
Lead Infant Teacher
Patti Cakes Preschool
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Pacific Homecare Services
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Directed security activities at investigation sites
2 year old teacher
Tiny Tots Academy Preschool
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Fostered a warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere conducive to learning. Recognized for teaching excellence and instructional best practices on annual reviews.
- Developed strong, lasting relationships with parents and children. Regarded as a leader among teacher peers in the development of creative lessons and exciting indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
- Teach basic skills such as number, color and letter recognition
- Reads different stories to children
- Records and evaluates child performance
- Maintains clean and safe environment for children.
- Established an open and loving environment where children could express themselves and direct their own learning.
- Performed assessments on each child and documented results.
- Developed and implemented activities for 2 year olds students.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2002 - 01.2011
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - child development
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA2019
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School
Patterson, CA2002
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum development
- Growth portfolios
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Classroom setting
- Assist lead teacher with daily activities and lesson planning
- Diaper changing, feeding and good hygiene
- Document children development, behavior and physical well-being
- Construct daily schedules for group activities
- Communicating with parents during regular conferences and home visits
- Family engagement
- Compassionate
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Special needs students
- Effective listening
Certification
Assistant Teacher certificate
High school Diploma
ENGLISH/SPANISH
I READ, WRITE AND SPEAK SPANISH AND ENGLISH FLUENCY
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Patti Cakes Preschool
12.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Pacific Homecare Services
03.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Teacher
YMCA
08.2018 - Current
2 year old teacher
Tiny Tots Academy Preschool
03.2018 - 07.2018
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2002 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Child Development
Modesto Junior College
Associate of Arts - child development
Modesto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School
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