Karinna Montes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As an Early Childhood Educator, it is my goal that each child both enhance, and are strategically positioned to thrive as a result of, my applied knowledge and skill in a collaborative team setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Instructor/ QAS Paraprofessional
A Change In Trajectory
09.2022 - Current
- Engaged with students on consistent basis by verbally and non-verbally interacting during structured and unstructured activities.
- Utilized ABA strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Program Leader
After School All Stars
09.2015 - 04.2019
- As a Program Leader, I provide guidance to children completing daily tasks and activities
- Leverage Motivational Interviewing skills to peak children's intellectual curiosity
- Engage children in age-appropriate problem solving
- Cultivate multidisciplinary need-based curriculum.
Dance Instructor
The Harmony Project
06.2015 - 08.2016
- As a Dance Instructor, I teach a variety of dance techniques and performance skills with an emphasis on rhythm and musicality
- Employ knowledge of Child Development to maximize objective outcomes across a broad age range
- Strengthen Hand-Eye Coordination in younger children
- Boost confidence and self-esteem in older children
- Expose children to diverse cultural selections of transitional song and dance.
Education
Associate Degree - Education & Human Services + Child & Adolescent Development
Cerritos College
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSkills
- First Aid and CPR
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Leadership
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Program Development
- Lesson Planning
- Prompting Strategies
- Microsoft Office
- Child Development
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Timeline
Behavior Instructor/ QAS Paraprofessional
A Change In Trajectory
09.2022 - Current
Program Leader
After School All Stars
09.2015 - 04.2019
Dance Instructor
The Harmony Project
06.2015 - 08.2016
Associate Degree - Education & Human Services + Child & Adolescent Development
Cerritos College
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