Kendra Gonzalez
KidBridge Academy
BROWNSVILLE,TX
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated educator with expertise in staff training, lesson planning, and child development. Committed to creating nurturing environments that foster student engagement and support individual learning needs.
Work History
Assistant Director
2 Years 11 Months- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Trained and mentored educators on best practices and effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with staff to refine operational procedures, ensuring consistency in program delivery.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Greeted incoming visitors and clients professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Resolved client problems and complaints.
Student Supervisor
3 Months- Supervised daily activities of students, ensuring compliance with safety and program standards.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the supervised area, maintaining a safe and efficient workspace for students to thrive in academically.
- Developed schedules for student engagement, optimizing resource allocation and participation rates.
- Implemented training sessions for new staff, enhancing operational efficiency and team cohesion.
- Developed strong relationships with students, promoting trust and open dialogue about their needs and concerns.
Early Childhood Caregiver
2 Years 2 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and address developmental concerns.
- Organized engaging activities that stimulated creativity and critical thinking among diverse groups of children.
- Assessed children's individual needs and tailored approaches to support varying learning styles.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by implementing effective time management techniques.
- Promoted social skills among children through group play and collaborative projects.
- Provided emotional support to young children, fostering a nurturing and safe environment for growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication lines regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and celebrate achievements.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Education
GED
Skills
Lesson planning
Child development
Childcare curricula
Staff training
Food handling training
Parent communication
Record keeping
Facility management
Child safety
CPR and first aid
Time management
Problem-solving
Relationship building
Emotionally supportive
Food handling training
Report writing
Timeline
Assistant Director
KidBridge Academy
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Student Supervisor
YMCA
06.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Early Childhood Caregiver
KidBridge Academy
03.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Texas Education Agency
GED
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