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SHEREE OCHOA

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Preschool teacher with expertise in developing engaging educational environments that enhance early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, with a proven ability to implement innovative teaching strategies that improve classroom dynamics. Strong communication skills and commitment to individualized attention lead to optimal learning outcomes for diverse student groups. Certified with IVP fingerprint clearance, food handler's card, and CPR First Aid.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher -Tot Time

City of Surprise
Surprise, AZ
10.2022 - 05.2025

Developed and implemented engaging curriculum plans to enhance early childhood development.

  • Cultivated nurturing classroom environments to support cognitive and creative skill growth.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, and puzzles into daily instructional practices.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Organized educational resources to create stimulating learning experiences.
  • Executed lesson plans emphasizing kindergarten readiness.

Adaptive Recreation Leader

City of Surprise
Surprise, AZ
10.2022 - 05.2025
  • Directed adaptive recreation sessions, integrating art and sports to boost community participation.
  • Led inclusive programs, accommodating diverse needs of all participants.

Owner/Operator

Inspiring Young Artists, LLC
Surprise, AZ
01.2018 - Current
  • Served as instructor for extracurricular activities such as art clubs, camps and afterschool art programs with Dysart School District
  • Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums
  • Encouraged student creativity with motivation and positive feedback

Education Manager, Office Manager, Art Instructor

Wham Community Art Center
Surprise, AZ
01.2016 - 10.2019
  • Served as Instructor for extracurricular activities such as art clubs and camps
  • Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction
  • Balanced and updated computer accounting records and physical petty cash, including receipt documentation and expense tracking
  • Input accurate account data and class calendar to efficiently update company database and maintain detailed records.

Education

Child Development - 30 hours

Childcare Education Institute
Atlanta, GA

Real Estate License

AZ Dept of Real Estate
Phoenix, AZ
03.2017

Girl Scout Leader - 10 Years -

AZ Girl Scout Pine Council

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Plaza III School Of Interior Design

40 College Credits

Glendale Community College

Skills

  • Work ethic and communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Classroom and schedule management
  • Safety monitoring
  • Child development
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship building
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Arts and crafts skills
  • Creative lesson planning

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher -Tot Time

City of Surprise
10.2022 - 05.2025

Adaptive Recreation Leader

City of Surprise
10.2022 - 05.2025

Owner/Operator

Inspiring Young Artists, LLC
01.2018 - Current

Education Manager, Office Manager, Art Instructor

Wham Community Art Center
01.2016 - 10.2019

Real Estate License

AZ Dept of Real Estate

Girl Scout Leader - 10 Years -

AZ Girl Scout Pine Council

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Plaza III School Of Interior Design

40 College Credits

Glendale Community College

Child Development - 30 hours

Childcare Education Institute
SHEREE OCHOA
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