Kimberly Rizo
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with a commitment to providing children the care and education needed for academic success. Skilled in creating a stimulating, encouraging, safe, and adaptive learning environment tailored to each child's unique needs. Experienced in mentoring future educators in infancy to enhance their understanding of social-emotional, cognitive, and language development while promoting literacy skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
KinderCare
10.2023 - Current
- Designed and executed curriculum tailored to developmental milestones, enhancing cognitive, emotional, and physical growth in infants and toddlers.
Assistant Director
Evergreen Academy Montessori
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Supported recruitment, training, and supervision of staff and educators.
- Supported implementation of internal and external marketing plans.
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
KinderCare
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Document children's learning processes and track individual needs to prioritize educational development.
Pre-K Teacher
Norco Montessori Academy
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Developed curriculum and structured weekly lesson plans tailored to developmental needs.
Summer-School Assistant Teacher
Eastwood Elementary School
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Created and executed lessons and curriculum aligned with California common core state standards.
Education
AAS - Early Childhood Education
Bryant & Stratton College Online
Orchard Park, NYCertification of Completion - Early Childhood Education
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2017
Skills
- Early Childhood Education Curriculum Development Infant & Toddler Growth Portfolios Creative Lesson Planning Problem-Solving Cooperative & Experiential Learning Performance Learning Objectives Management Assistant Director Leadership
Awards
Deans list for academic activities & support with a GPA of 3.75 with grades above B+ or higher at UCR.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
KinderCare
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Evergreen Academy Montessori
08.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
KinderCare
02.2018 - 08.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Norco Montessori Academy
06.2016 - 02.2018
Summer-School Assistant Teacher
Eastwood Elementary School
06.2015 - 06.2016
AAS - Early Childhood Education
Bryant & Stratton College Online
Certification of Completion - Early Childhood Education
University of California Riverside
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