Karla Munoz
Golden,CO
Summary
My objective is to find an opportunity to utilize my passion for helping families and children develop and reach their potential. I hope to foster my personal and professional experience and continue my growth while assisting others in doing the same.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Child Family Educator
Clayton Early Learning Center
3801 Martin Luther King Jr, BLVD DENVER, CO 80205
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for each family''s unique needs, addressing areas such as mental health, nutrition, and parenting skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of each family''s progress, goals, and challenges, ensuring compliance with program requirements and facilitating data-driven decision making.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
- Established trusting relationships with diverse families through consistent communication, empathetic listening, and cultural sensitivity.
- Monitored health and dental records to provide children with regular screenings and follow-up for treatment needs.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Clayton Early Learning Center
3801 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Denver Co 80201
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Partnered closely with parents to develop individualized Family Partnership Agreements outlining goals related to child development, parental growth, and self-sufficiency.
- Managed caseload effectively to ensure timely completion of required tasks while maintaining high-quality service provision for each family served.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support for child development.
- Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Preschool and Toddler Teacher
Clayton Early Learning Center
3801 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Denver, Co 80205
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Lead small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom (Conscious discipline).
Lead Teacher
Baby Topia Family-Owned Child Care
2820 Harrison St, Denver, CO 80205
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned and implemented daily activities to enhance students' overall development and growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO12.2020
Certificate - Director License in ECE
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO08.2019
Skills
- In addition to my passion, empathy, hard work, and positive nature, I am bilingual My native language is Spanish, and I am also fluent in English
- This skill has allowed me to efficiently work in various communities and provide comfort and familiarity to families I have also been able to help translate for families and for agencies as needed
Accomplishments
Parent Community Ambassador
- Highlight and honor community leadership and voice in local, state or Federal Policy.
- Recruit Parents, Staff and Community member to build confidence and skills to become successful child and family advocates.
- Monthly meetings to go over legislative session and bill summaries in regards to Early Childhood.
Save The Children Action Network
- Talk to members of our community and students about the importance of ensuring kids have the support they need.
- Healthy School Meals for all
- Tabling opportunities
- Recruit new advocates to the SCAN team in Colorado
Growing our Future Coalition
- led by the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition and the Colorado Children's Campaign.
- Advocacy in regards to accessible and affordable childcare system and increasing wages for care providers
- Support with different Sate bills that can impact childcare and care providers
- Inform community members about tax legislative and the impact in our community such as the State Income tax credit for Care Workers HB24-1312 signed into law.
Timeline
Community Child Family Educator
Clayton Early Learning Center
08.2022 - Current
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Clayton Early Learning Center
08.2017 - 08.2022
Preschool and Toddler Teacher
Clayton Early Learning Center
10.2015 - 08.2017
Lead Teacher
Baby Topia Family-Owned Child Care
01.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
Certificate - Director License in ECE
Community College of Denver