Kelly Garcia
San Jose,California
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and bilingual communication. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment and enhancing child development through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
Overview
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13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Whistle Stop Child Development
Palo Alto, California
05.2013 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized hands-on activities that enhanced cognitive skills and sparked creativity among children.
- Instructed children on recognizing and identifying colors, shapes, and letters through interactive and engaging lessons.
- Fostered a nurturing environment supporting social and emotional development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered a culture of positive behavior and engagement.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom for optimal learning experiences.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Foothill College
Los Altos, CASkills
- Early childhood education
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Experiential learning
- Creative instruction
- Classroom management
- Child assessment
- Child development
- Art integration
- Storytelling techniques
- Bilingual communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Whistle Stop Child Development
05.2013 - Current
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Foothill College