KARLA DURAN
Kent,WA
Summary
Unviersity of Washington Graduate with a passion for helping children succeed. Educated in Speech and Hearing Science Field. I was an Early Education teacher who is attentive and assionated about assisting children on how to develop emotional, social and educational skills to promote well-being. Skilled in coordinating activities, cultivating nurturing and inclusive environments rooted in curiosity and development. Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Science, eager to contribute developed knowledge in communication disorders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLPA
Next Level Speech Therapy
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Guided children to explore, interact, and exercise their creative imagination through purposeful play
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks
- Maintain daily records of individual activities, meals and incident reports
- Control classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced communication skills by conducting individualized speech therapy sessions for children with language disorders.
- Supported the lead Speech-Language Pathologist in evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, and hearing disorders among patients.
- Gained hands-on experience with diverse populations by working in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and private clinics.
Teacher
Bright Horizons
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Supported Lead Teachers in classrooms setting
- Substitute in classrooms when a teacher is absent
- Lead the class and coordinate activities
- Update documentation and daily reports
Teacher
Kiddy Academy
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Help the classroom keep in routine while giving teachers breaks/lunches
- Helped teachers with daily activates and lesson plans
- Keep children’s daily information updated
- Assisted in meals, nap time and diapering or bathroom time.
Caregiver
First Choice In-Home Care
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Helped client with personal hygiene
- Meal prepped, took him to the grocery store, encouraged daily exercise time
- Helped around the house
- Helped client to live an independent lifestyle.
Support Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Support teachers in the classroom by helping with duties, activities, and diapering/potty
- Made sure the children’s daily reports were up to date, communicated with the parents through the app, and took pictures and videos on the classroom iPad
- Closer for the classroom, made sure the classroom was cleaned and sanitizer and ready to go for the next following day.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Parkview Early Learning Center
03.2015 - 04.2016
- As Teacher's Assistant but later promoted to Lead Teacher
- Organized and led weekly lesson plans
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
- Early Head Start children observations and kept updated notes
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- On occasions helped in the older classrooms: preschool, pre-k, and school age
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Washington
Associate of Applied Science -
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA2020
Completed Courses on Autism Spectrum Disorder -
Associate of Arts -
Seattle Central Community College
Completed Multiple Sociology and Psychology Courses Certifications and Licenses -
First Aid Certification CPR Certification BLS for Healthcare Providers -
Certification
Active Listener
CPR/First-Aid Certified
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Organization
Effectively Work with Parents
Quick Learner
Keeping Calm in Stressful Situations
Excellent Verbal and Writing Skills
Timeline
SLPA
Next Level Speech Therapy
10.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher
Bright Horizons
11.2021 - 10.2023
Teacher
Kiddy Academy
01.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
First Choice In-Home Care
09.2020 - 01.2021
Support Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
04.2020 - 10.2020
Lead Toddler Teacher
Parkview Early Learning Center
03.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Washington
Associate of Applied Science -
Seattle Central Community College
Completed Courses on Autism Spectrum Disorder -
Associate of Arts -
Seattle Central Community College
Completed Multiple Sociology and Psychology Courses Certifications and Licenses -
First Aid Certification CPR Certification BLS for Healthcare Providers -
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