Kimberly Warfield
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
To provide culturally sensitive, age and developmentally appropriate services to children and their families using curriculum, recreation and other educational, emotional and social supports.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Google
09.2022 - Current
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in educational process.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children to communicate about child's progress.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Health and Safety Coordinator
Kiddie Academy Of Mountain View
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Supported management in developing robust policies that align with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations related to workplace health and safety.
- Developed strong working relationships with regulatory bodies, facilitating smooth communication during inspections or audits.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
In-Home Support Services Care Provider
County of Santa Clara In-Home Supportive Services
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Promoted patient independence by assisting with daily living tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients to improve their mental well-being and social engagement levels.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other outings as needed while ensuring safety at all times during transport transitions.
Care Provider for Children With Special Needs
Sonia Corina, Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Builds strong trusting relationships to provide emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, offering companionship and active listening.
- Increased patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns or complaints and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services that improved overall health outcomes for patients with various medical conditions or disabilities.
- Adapted caregiving approach based on individual cultural differences among diverse patient populations.
Center Director
Palo Alto Community Child Care
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Promoted positive learning environments by fostering collaboration among staff members and addressing conflicts professionally.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
Head Mobile Infant Teacher
Childrens’ Creative Learning Center
09.2011 - 08.2016
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities with interactive and sensory experiences, including introducing sign language for communication.
- Performed regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
Young Preschool Teacher (Temporary Position)
Google’s Children’s Center At The Woods
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions and reading age-appropriate literature
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Assisted and supervised 12 preschool aged children
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA01.2008
Skills
- Solid understanding of child development practices and procedures
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum development, planning, execution and observation
- Strong classroom management for individual and groups settings
- Flexible to needs of clients and uses alterative resources as needed
- Positive, culturally sensitive, collaborative team player with effective communication and good organizational skills
- Fast, independent thinker always willing to continue learning
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with all ages and stages
Certification
- Pediatric, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid Certification (Eligible)
- Child Development Program Director Permit (Eligible)
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Google
09.2022 - Current
Health and Safety Coordinator
Kiddie Academy Of Mountain View
10.2019 - 09.2022
In-Home Support Services Care Provider
County of Santa Clara In-Home Supportive Services
10.2017 - 08.2019
Center Director
Palo Alto Community Child Care
08.2016 - 10.2017
Care Provider for Children With Special Needs
Sonia Corina, Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2018
Head Mobile Infant Teacher
Childrens’ Creative Learning Center
09.2011 - 08.2016
Young Preschool Teacher (Temporary Position)
Google’s Children’s Center At The Woods
05.2011 - 09.2011
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Fresno