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Kayla Lopez

Santa Clarita,United States

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a Private Nanny for the Gonzalez family and an Assistant Montessori Teacher. Expert in child development and creative activity planning, fostering a safe and nurturing environment. Proven ability to build trusting relationships while providing emotional support and ensuring safety, leading to enhanced learning and personal growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Montessori Teacher

Montessori of Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch, CA
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Organized classroom activities and materials according to Montessori principles.
  • Encouraged creativity, exploration and problem solving among students using Montessori approaches.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Guided students through hands-on activities such as sorting, counting and matching objects.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Monitored student safety at all times while maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.

Private Nanny

Gonzalez family
Saugus, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
  • Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
  • Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Vida Abundante
San Fernando, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Mentored children in their faith journey.
  • Created lesson plans and materials for children's church services.
  • Designed and led children's worship sessions, incorporating music and interactive storytelling.
  • Assisted in developing creative ways to teach the Bible to children.
  • Encouraged participation from all students during class time.
  • Served as an example of Christian living to the younger generation.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among participants at all times.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Safety consciousness
  • Infant care experience
  • Toddler care experience
  • Academic support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional support
  • Routine adherence
  • Child development expertise
  • Creative activity planning

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

Lead Montessori Teacher 

Jewel Casillas 

(818)207-7555

Gonzalez family: Mom 

Bryana Gonzalez 

(818)434-8293

Timeline

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Vida Abundante
08.2024 - Current

Private Nanny

Gonzalez family
06.2021 - Current

Assistant Montessori Teacher

Montessori of Stevenson Ranch
08.2018 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of The Canyons

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