Jocelyn Alcala
El Monte,CA
Summary
Driven Education Administrator with strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals. Oversaw internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance, and leadership. Expert at coordinating program logistics and highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to achieve program goals and objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Supervisor
Options For Learning
Covina
05.2023 - Current
- Implement policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Recruit, train and evaluate staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Monitor student progress and assist students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Review and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Train , lead, and oversee classroom instructors and attendants.
- Work closely with education staff to manage production and delivery of educational programs.
- Review lesson plans to ensure alignment with current learning standards and best practices in education.
- Observe classrooms regularly in order to assess teacher performance against expected outcomes.
- Provide mentorship support for new teachers through observations of lessons taught in classrooms.
- Work closely with special education teams to coordinate individualized learning plans for students with disabilities.
- Provide guidance on effective teaching practices to ensure that students receive a quality education.
- Implement a comprehensive system of communication between school leaders, teachers, parents and guardians and students.
- Conduct regular meetings with teachers, administrators and other personnel to discuss educational issues and performance improvement plans.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Options For Learning
Azusa
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Developed age appropriate lesson plans in accordance with Head Start regulations, standards, and curriculum guidelines.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment that was conducive to student growth and development.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing requirements for early childhood education programs.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance student engagement in the classroom setting.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with families to discuss educational objectives and goals of their children.
Daycare Lead Teacher
Akitoi Learning Center
South El Monte, CA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Created weekly lesson planning and organizing activities for the children.
- Completed DRDP’s for all students.
- Daily circle time, story time, and in class activities.
- Created daily schedules, rainy day schedules, and monthly newsletters for parents.
- Participated in monthly trainings with Child 360 coach and CSPP.
- Helped keep a positive environment in the classrooms for all children and staff.
- Created safe classrooms layouts.
- Documented children’s behavior to report to parents, when needed.
- Build relationships with children and parents.
Daycare/Assistant Preschool Teacher
Akitoi Learning Center
South El Monte, CA
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Helped welcome in and dismiss children on a daily basis.
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning and organizing activities for the children.
- Assigned eight children to complete DRDP’s and parent conferences for each child.
- Assisted lead teacher with circle time, read out loud, and in class activities.
- Responsible to keep room clean and organized every day.
- Helped keep a positive environment for all children and staff.
- Build relationships with children and parents.
- Assisted lead teacher create classroom boards according to monthly themes.
AVID College Tutor
Arroyo High School
El Monte, CA
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Motivated students to help each other with questions rather than answers, so that they learn from each other.
- Helped students stay organized by checking their binders, notes, and backpacks at the end of the week.
- Encouraged students to be college bound and to stay on track with their grades.
- Worked with children in a group setting and individually when assisting them with their classwork and/or homework.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA2020
Skills
- Conversant in Spanish
- Documentation skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual and Dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Staff Supervision
- Team Collaboration
- Reliable
- Computer skills
- Organizational Skills
- Parent Communication
- Relationship Building
Languages
Bilingual - English and Spanish
References
Viviana Longoria
626-833-6017
vivi.l@sbcglobal.net
Cheryl Camacho
626-824-3489
cheryl.camacho@emushd.org
Alexa Chico
562-846-6555
almach336@gmail.com
Certification
- Program Director Permit
Timeline
Education Supervisor
Options For Learning
05.2023 - Current
Head Start Lead Teacher
Options For Learning
08.2021 - 04.2023
Daycare Lead Teacher
Akitoi Learning Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
Daycare/Assistant Preschool Teacher
Akitoi Learning Center
04.2017 - 06.2020
AVID College Tutor
Arroyo High School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
- Program Director Permit
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