Kathleen Llamas
Temecula,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Learning Care Group
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication through proactive outreach via SproutAbout application.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units for a more comprehensive learning experience.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child through empathetic listening, guidance, and conflict resolution skills.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Administrative Assistant
Pacific Coast Medical Billing
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Sorted and distributed medical billing statements.
- Kept all patient information secure and confidential.
- Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
- Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, TriCare, Cigna, AETNA, and Blue Cross insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
- Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
- Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Couse House Daycare
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts objectives and putting children down for naps.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Williams Family Daycare
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children according to state-regulated food program.
- Sanitized toys, play equipment and classroom each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 months to 12 years old.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, behavioral issues, student progress and attendance logs for parents using BrightWheel application.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA07.2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Humanities
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA07.2020
Skills
- Effective and Respectful Communication
- Organization and Planning
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Multitasking
- Child Development
- SproutAbout
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Teacher
Learning Care Group
03.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Pacific Coast Medical Billing
02.2022 - 10.2023
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Couse House Daycare
01.2019 - 07.2021
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Williams Family Daycare
04.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Humanities
Victor Valley College
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