Johana Barahona
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Personable and dedicated, bringing deep understanding of early childhood development. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Eager to embrace new challenges and skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Co-op Program Director
Noe Valley Nursery School
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Led staff training sessions on early childhood education best practices, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Early Childhood Co-op Program Teacher
Noe Valley Nursery School
11.2016 - 06.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Merchandising Manager
Lateeva Gourmet Moroccan Cuisine
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Delivery and presentation of goods for local businesses
- Account managing
- Promotions and networking
- Monitored stock levels and product sales to determine purchasing needs.
- Researched new vendors, acquired samples and negotiated merchandise deals.
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
Assistant Café Manager
Lateeva’s Café
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Participated in establishing the business
- Managed daily cafe operations for smooth workflow and increased productivity.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, contributing to a loyal clientele base that ensured consistent business growth.
- Led team meetings to foster open communication among staff members, improving morale and teamwork.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing friendly and efficient service.
Assistant Director
Daisy Child Development Center
06.2008 - 03.2013
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Implemented an effective behavior management system that promoted positive social interactions among students.
- Created a welcoming environment for prospective families by conducting informative tours of the preschool facility.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Daisy Child Development Center
06.2002 - 06.2008
- Maintaining positive parent relations and participation
- Conflict resolution
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology, Music History
University of California, Santa Cruz
03.2008
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
- Continuous improvement
- Emotional intelligence
- Child advocacy
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Women’s Crisis Support Counselor Certification
120 hours of training and volunteer work
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsTimeline
Early Childhood Co-op Program Director
Noe Valley Nursery School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Early Childhood Co-op Program Teacher
Noe Valley Nursery School
11.2016 - 06.2021
Assistant Café Manager
Lateeva’s Café
08.2013 - 05.2015
Merchandising Manager
Lateeva Gourmet Moroccan Cuisine
03.2013 - 05.2015
Assistant Director
Daisy Child Development Center
06.2008 - 03.2013
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Daisy Child Development Center
06.2002 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology, Music History
University of California, Santa Cruz
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