Karina Espino
Ennis,TX
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kidz Lane Learning Center
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Administered assessments for developmental milestones, identifying areas of growth or concern to address promptly.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering a strong sense of community within the daycare center.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Daycare Teacher
GO! Academy
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering a strong sense of community within the daycare center.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Education
Wade College
Dallas, TXHigh School Diploma -
Ennis High School
Ennis, TX06.2011
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Learning Style Assessment
- Student-Centered Learning
- Fluent in Spanish
- Lesson Planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Group and individual instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Child Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Kidz Lane Learning Center
09.2020 - 09.2022
Daycare Teacher
GO! Academy
06.2017 - 05.2020
Wade College
High School Diploma -
Ennis High School
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