Karla Baca
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Nina's Family Child Care, adept at fostering student engagement through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student success by utilizing data-driven strategies and building strong relationships with families. Skilled in lesson planning and conflict resolution, contributing to a positive learning environment.
Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings 3 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.
Office professional with comprehensive background in administrative support and office management. Expertise in streamlining office procedures, managing schedules, and handling communications. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving goals, adaptable to dynamic work environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Nina's Family Child Care
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Ruth Fisher Middle School
Tonopah, AZ
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans to promote student success.
- Supported integration of special needs students into mainstream classrooms effectively.
- Facilitated organization of extracurricular activities, contributing to well-rounded education.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Office Administrative Assistant
Herrera Stone LLC
Avondale, AZ
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient filing and organizational systems.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and followup.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tonopah High School
Tonopah, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Team building
- Data entry
- Verbal communication
- Microsoft office
- Scheduling appointments
- Billing and invoicing
- Standards development
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Tonopah Valley High School staff in September, 2023.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of Quality First .
- Patient Billing - Contacted patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and performed friendly follow-ups to ensure proper payments were made according to contracts.
- High school diploma, Tonopah Valley High School
Certification
- Early Childhood Training - 2022- 2024
- Certified as Lead teacher in Early Childhood- 2024
- Early childhood Education certificate of Arizona Technical Skills standards.
- CPR/ First aid Certificate
- Finger print
- Family- Style meals in Child care Settings
- Sedentary Activity and Screen Time in Child care Settings
- 20+ certificates in DES Arizona Department of Economy security.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Nina's Family Child Care
04.2024 - Current
Certified Teacher Assistant
Ruth Fisher Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Office Administrative Assistant
Herrera Stone LLC
05.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Tonopah High School