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Karen Estella

Stanton,CA

Summary

Motivated individual with 20 years of education and experience in the early childhood field. Committed to providing safe and quality environments for children, supporting their growth in all areas of development. Value building solid and informed relationships with families and colleagues. Firm believer in creating a positive workplace and encouraging self-improvement of staff through teaching, mentoring and coaching.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher/Education Support

ABCUSD
11.2021 - Current
  • Planned and implemented Creative Curriculum lessons using MyTeachingStrategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of learning modalities into daily classroom activities.
  • Assessed students' development using DRDPs
  • Conducted home visits and parent conferences throughout school year.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, education staff, and administrators, to comply with LACOE's requirements and policies and procedures.
  • Provided coaching support using Practice-Based Coaching with teaching staff.
  • Assisted Education Coordinator in conducting monthly monitoring visits, along with completion of LACOE's monitoring tool
  • Assisted Education staff in inputting required data into ChildPlus.
  • Participated in various LACOE events, including Coach Networks, Service Areas/Education Coordinators meetings, ChildPlus training
  • Involved in "Data Dive" planning with LACOE's Education Consultant and ABCUSD's Education Coordinator regarding CLASS, DRDPs, and Professional Development trainings

Program Coach

Child360
09.2015 - 08.2020
  • Managed caseload of approximately 30 classrooms
  • Provided onsite overview trainings related to CLASS, ERS, and DRDP
  • Guide early childhood programs through state Quality Continuum Framework
  • Participate in fee-for-service and special projects as assigned
  • Mentor providers, teachers, and new program coaches
  • Presented training for agency peers as requested, such as Creative Curriculum and Zero to Three
  • Researched early childhood topics to address requests from network providers
  • Coached independent centers, large agency, and family childcare providers using Practice-Based Coaching
  • Responsible for scheduling individual meetings and trainings with providers.
  • Assessed various infant, toddler, and Pre-K classrooms as a certified CLASS assessor in all three age levels

Preschool Teacher / Para Educator

ABC Unified School District
09.2006 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for care and supervision of children in their learning environments, driven by CLASS and ERS tools
  • Record and maintain students' records and family files, assist in recruitment of incoming families
  • Develop and maintain positive communication and relationships with children, families, and staff
  • Responsible for collecting information using students' assessments, such as DRDPs, and using information to individualize students' learning
  • Arrange and prepare for home visits and parent conferences with families
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teaching teams, support staff, colleagues, regarding students' IEPs
  • Participate and contribute in monthly meetings
  • Assist speech-language pathologists during therapy sessions; create materials.

Preschool Teacher

Orange County Head Start
11.2002 - 06.2006
    • Responsible for collecting student data and using information to individualize for each child
    • Schedule home visits and parent conferences
    • Work collaboratively with parents and staff to support children's learning and develop rapport
    • Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and activities using High Scope to meet students' needs
    • Responsible for care and supervision of children in their learning environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Development

California State University: Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
01.2000

Skills

    • Early Childhood Classroom Management
    • Early Childhood Classroom Coaching
    • Extensive Experience in CLASS, ERS, DRDP, Creative Curriculum
    • Familiar with Head Start Regulations
      • Understanding of Adult Learning
      • Early Childhood Content Development
      • Knowledge of ECE best practices
      • Early Childhood System Consultation

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Teacher/Education Support

ABCUSD
11.2021 - Current

Program Coach

Child360
09.2015 - 08.2020

Preschool Teacher / Para Educator

ABC Unified School District
09.2006 - 09.2015

Preschool Teacher

Orange County Head Start
11.2002 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Development

California State University: Long Beach

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