Laura Alcantara
Early Childhood Professional
Manchester,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented and diligent early childhood professional with experience in working in preschool and early elementary school classrooms and teaching online.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Freelance Writer
Ann Arbor Family Press
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Writing engaging articles for the magazine website and for the print version of the magazine
- Writing articles on a project basis, meeting formatting guidelines and deadlines
- Editing and proofreading articles to identify and correct errors
- Researching articles
Customer Service Representative (Alterations Dept)
David’s Bridal
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Welcoming customers
- Setting up appointments
- Conducting fittings
- Steaming garments
- Ensuring inventory is up to date
- Making reminder calls for customers
- Hand-sewing necessary adjustments onto bridal, bridesmaid and/or prom gowns
Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Washtenaw County Schools
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Carrying out developmentally appropriate activities for early childhood/elementary-level classroom
- Creating curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for weekly schedule
- Writing lesson plans for weekly schedule
- Managing classroom behavior on an ongoing basis
- Supervisory duties, including lunchtime, recess, and resource time
- Assisting lead teacher as needed
Preschool Student Assistant
University of North Florida Preschool
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Helped the lead teacher carry out developmentally appropriate activities for children in the classroom
- Planned and implemented literacy and math activities for children in the classroom
Cultural Research Specialist
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Develops and conducts research for contributions to books, research publications and journals
- Plans projects and develops methodologies for research and publications
Gallery Assistant
The Gallery Project
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Assist in setting up of exhibits
- Organizing of databases
- Social Networking Press and Publicity
- Fundraising Event Coordinator
Graduate Teacher Assistant/Research Fellow
University of Michigan
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Conduct research on specific topics related to ancient near eastern literature
- Co-teach undergraduate seminar classes related to ancient near eastern history
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of North Florida
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
05.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Ann Arbor Family Press
01.2024 - 01.2025
Customer Service Representative (Alterations Dept)
David’s Bridal
03.2022 - 02.2024
Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Washtenaw County Schools
08.2019 - 01.2022
Cultural Research Specialist
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development
01.2018 - 01.2019
Preschool Student Assistant
University of North Florida Preschool
06.2017 - 03.2019
Gallery Assistant
The Gallery Project
05.2011 - 11.2012
Graduate Teacher Assistant/Research Fellow
University of Michigan
08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of North Florida
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
05.2001 -
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