Kelly Perez
Winnetka,CA
Summary
Engaging Kindergarten Teaching Assistant committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Leader
Creative Brain Learning
06.2023 - Current
- Creating interpersonal relationships with coworkers and parents in order to create effective communication
- Implementing innovative curriculum in an age-appropriate way
- Providing patience and understanding for my students
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Multicultural Learning Center Charter School
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Working with the primary teacher to manage classroom
- Overseeing students during break times, lunch and dismissal
- Supporting each child's social emotional development
- Adapting curriculum to address students needs for academic success in a small group setting
- Maintaining constant communication between my primary teacher and coworkers to create a safe and welcoming environment
- Collaborating with primary teacher and coworkers ideas to better assist with students in different areas of their development
- Ensuring to provide positive reinforcement to students when meeting or surpassing expectations
Behavior Technician
ABA Bears
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
07.2016 - 09.2021
- Interacting with broad range of different clients and meeting their needs
- Teaching and ensuring success of new employees
- Maintaining communication with coworkers to achieve customer satisfaction
- Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience and strengths.
Practicum Student
Los Angeles Valley College
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.
- Utilized culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive environment that catered to all clients'' needs.
- Implementing and executing curriculum
- Being able to support students with early signs of speech/fine motor delays
Education
Associate - Childhood Development
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California
Riverside, CA06.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Children
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Certification
- CPR/AED First Aide, American Heart Association - August 2022-August 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Program Leader
Creative Brain Learning
06.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Multicultural Learning Center Charter School
03.2022 - 06.2024
Behavior Technician
ABA Bears
10.2020 - 12.2022
Practicum Student
Los Angeles Valley College
09.2019 - 12.2019
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
07.2016 - 09.2021
Associate - Childhood Development
Los Angeles Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California
- CPR/AED First Aide, American Heart Association - August 2022-August 2024
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