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Lana Hijaz

Somis,California

Summary

Attentive and creative early child development teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills to promote well-being. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Inspired to promote physical health, emotional and social health as complement to academic progress.

Ready to bring high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to children and take on new role with the School District. Focused on planning diverse activities and experiences to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Positive, upbeat and motivated to positively impact every student.

Teacher adapting at successfully managing large classrooms of young children. Patient educator skilled at collaborating successfully with children, parents and staff.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Moorpark Kindercare
Moorpark, CA
05.2019 - Current
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
  • Organized [Type] activities for classroom of [Number] students to teach [Skill].

Substitute Teacher, Preschool-Eighth Grade

Minaret Academy
Anaheim, CA
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
  • Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
  • Maintained current student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
  • Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels.
  • Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
  • Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Requested as substitute teacher for preschool -eighth grade classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
  • Promoted learning by leveraging range of traditional and modern instructional strategies.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.

Preschool Teacher

Moorpark Kindercare
Moorpark, CA
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
  • Observed children, using Anecdotal method to record development, interests and skills.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Enforced behavior expectations at all times.
  • Used organic and natural ingredients in all food preparation.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.

Substitute Teacher, Preschool-Eighth Grade

Minaret Academy
Anaheim, CA
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
  • Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
  • Maintained current student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
  • Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
  • Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
  • Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Teacher Ages 6 Weeks -12 Years Old

Camarillo Kindercare (K.L.C.)
Camarillo, CA
05.2008 - 02.2010
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Updated rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols to clarify and share with 2-4-year-old students.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Updated rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols to clarify and share with 2-4-year old students.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.

Teacher's Aide Volunteer for My ECE Class

Moorpark College Child Development Program
Moorpark, CA
01.2009 - 05.2009
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
  • Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.

Student Teacher

Rise and Shine
Camarillo, CA
01.2009 - 05.2009
  • Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Matched instructional strategies with students' developmental levels to boost learning.
  • Worked one-on-one with struggling students to increase overall classroom suggest and raise GPAs.
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
  • Evaluated information about classes and students to uncover deficiencies and devise improvement plans.
  • Followed district policies and procedures to handle disciplinary issues.
  • Worked one-on-one with students requiring extra assistance in learning new concepts.
  • Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
  • Shadowed classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
  • Assumed increasing responsibility as training and understanding of successful strategies progressed, continuously seeking new opportunities to enhance abilities.
  • Instructed groups of students in classroom setting and provided individual student support.
  • Contributed to school events such as assemblies and productions to enhance student learning environments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Moorpark High School
Moorpark, CA
06.2004

Associate of Arts - General Liberal Arts And Science

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
12.2006

Associate of Science - Child Development

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
08.2009

Skills

  • Social skills development
  • Effective listening
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Calm and patient
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Team building
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Team management
  • Organization
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR for Adults, children, and Infants
  • Mandated Reporting Certificates at Moorpark Community College
  • NAEYC Member Certificate California & Ventura County
  • Child Development Teacher Permit Commission on teacher credentialing: Preschool Teacher Permit

Timeline

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Moorpark Kindercare
05.2019 - Current

Substitute Teacher, Preschool-Eighth Grade

Minaret Academy
01.2019 - 04.2019

Substitute Teacher, Preschool-Eighth Grade

Minaret Academy
01.2018 - 06.2018

Preschool Teacher

Moorpark Kindercare
08.2017 - 12.2018

Teacher's Aide Volunteer for My ECE Class

Moorpark College Child Development Program
01.2009 - 05.2009

Student Teacher

Rise and Shine
01.2009 - 05.2009

Teacher Ages 6 Weeks -12 Years Old

Camarillo Kindercare (K.L.C.)
05.2008 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Moorpark High School

Associate of Arts - General Liberal Arts And Science

Moorpark College

Associate of Science - Child Development

Moorpark College

References

  • Alejandra C (805) 609-0221 (Friend & coworker)
  • Cynthia Martinez (805) 701-7150 (Friend)
  • Kim Kuklinski (805) 701-4174 (Mesa Union Principal)

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