Lara Prieto
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Child Development Centre
Cheyenne, WY
04.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and supervision to a group of 14 children aged 2-3 in a safe, secure environment.
- Reported any concerns regarding a child's safety or well-being to the supervisor immediately.
- Monitored playground equipment for signs of wear or damage regularly.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, story time and educational activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Implemented behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
- Instructed students on proper use of toys, books, materials. during playtime.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Harvesttime Christian Daycare
Cheyenne, WY
09.2022 - Current
- I am the lead teacher for the two year old classroom
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
Custodian/Janitor
CLEAN FREAKS
Cheyenne, WY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
Picker/Packer
ResourceMFG
Cheyenne, WY
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Reported any damaged items immediately to supervisors so they could be replaced quickly.
- Inspected merchandise for damages or defects prior to packaging it up for shipping out.
- Assembled boxes and cartons according to customer specifications.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against invoices and purchase orders.
- Performed quality control checks on products before packing them for shipment.
- Organized goods in an orderly fashion on shelves or racks within the warehouse facility.
- Utilized hand-held scanners to scan barcodes and enter data into the system.
Machinist and Packer
Wall Togs Limited
Denver, CO
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Perform manufacturing of stencils using a laser CNC machine
- Conduct all package handler duties.
- Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
- Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Ensured all shipping paperwork was completed properly.
- Monitored shipping documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo according to shipping documents.
Assembler
TerumoBCT
Lakewood, CO
04.2011 - 04.2021
- Assembled whole blood products, such as therapeutic apheresis, cell therapy and cell collections
- Collaborated as a team player and served as part of the leadership team
- Worked in the warehouse packaging the finished products
- Utilized hand tools.
- Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Fabrication Welder -
Community College Of Denver
Denver, CO05.2018
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- CPR training
- Documentation And Reporting
- Project-based learning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom Organization
- Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Team building
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Decision-Making
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Hands-on learning
- Professional Demeanor
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Emotional Support and Development
- Social Skills Development
- Multitasking
- Time management abilities
- Calm and patient
Certification
- Driver's license
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Teaching Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Additional Information
Welder/Fabricator certified in GMAW & FMAW, GTAW, and SMAW process. Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong work ethic to consistently accomplish goals. Motivated to expand my knowledge and training in the welding industry.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
Child Development Centre
04.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Harvesttime Christian Daycare
09.2022 - Current
Custodian/Janitor
CLEAN FREAKS
06.2022 - 08.2022
Picker/Packer
ResourceMFG
09.2021 - 08.2022
Machinist and Packer
Wall Togs Limited
12.2017 - 05.2022
Assembler
TerumoBCT
04.2011 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science in Fabrication Welder -
Community College Of Denver