Kathia Chacon Garcia
PANAMA CITY,FL
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 10 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Bilingual professional fluent in Spanish and English. Adept at keeping original emotion, style and content of messages. Well-versed in cultural context of conversations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Good Shepherd Early Learning Center
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging collaborative approach to education.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Discovery Place
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track preschoolers'' progress in key developmental areas, using data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans accordingly.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Beginnings Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL05.2009
Skills
- Tutoring expertise
- Rule Enforcement
- Supply Management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Performance Improvement
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Spanish Language Proficiency
- Early Childhood Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Good Shepherd Early Learning Center
02.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Discovery Place
09.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare
06.2018 - 08.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Beginnings Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School
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