Kalia Velez
Homestead
Summary
Dedicated and nurturing early childhood educator with extensive experience in childcare since my freshman year of high school. Skilled at creating a warm, supportive environment while fostering structure and consistency in the classroom. Committed to continuous growth and professional development, with a strong ability to adapt to new teaching strategies. Known for building positive, collaborative relationships with co-teachers, and maintaining open, respectful communication with parents to support each child’s development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Homestead Hospital Early Learning Center
Homestead
11.2020 - Current
- Assist in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Develop professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists.
- Meet with parents to discuss child behavior, and academic progress.
- Observe children to record their development.
- Identify children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns, and create teaching strategies for them.
- Prepare lesson plans, board displays, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Create a nurturing environment that supports students emotional and social growth.
- Support the lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintain a clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore, and play with confidence.
- Arrange classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Homestead
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Monitored the safety of children at all times while they were playing or engaging in activities.
- Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Ensured that all toys and equipment were clean before use by children.
- Provided a nurturing atmosphere that encouraged positive behavior and development.
- Maintained records of daily attendance, diaper changes, meals served, naps taken.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Crew Member Supervisor
Flagship Cinemas
Homestead
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Trained new crew members on customer service protocols and operational procedures.
- Executed opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness.
- Supported team members during busy shifts to maintain service quality.
- Performed cashier duties when needed including handling money transactions.
- Conducted regular inventory checks and maintained accurate records of stock levels.
- Managed the opening and closing procedures of the store on assigned shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Miami, FL06-2020
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Effective communication
- Student assessment
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
CPR/First-aid Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Homestead Hospital Early Learning Center
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2020 - 11.2020
Crew Member Supervisor
Flagship Cinemas
07.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College