Jordan Velasquez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Friendly and energetic preschool teacher with three years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Committed to each child's successful cognitive, physical and emotional progress with a solid understanding of importance of early learning. Offer nurturing and encouraging approach to child guidance and devoted to diverse activity plans and experientia learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Organized teacher with distinguished understanding of teacher to children ratio in classrooms. Successful at working with any size classes and a kind, professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Holy Family Preschool
Citrus Heights, CA
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Enhanced 2 and 3-year-olds the understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines.
After-School Teacher
The Masters Program
Sacramento, CA
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Planned and led activities
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Plan, led activities and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
Paraeducator
Twin Rivers School District
Sacramento, CA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Linda High School
Rio Linda, CAAssociates Degree in Social Science -
American River College
Sacramento, CAAssociate Teacher Certificate - Early Childhood Education
American River College
Sacramento, CASkills
Mother of three children
Timeline
Paraeducator
Twin Rivers School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Preschool Teacher
Holy Family Preschool
06.2015 - 10.2018
After-School Teacher
The Masters Program
06.2015 - 08.2017
Associate Teacher Certificate - Early Childhood Education
American River College
Associates Degree in Social Science -
American River College
High School Diploma -
Rio Linda High School
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