Laura Guzman
Cloverdale,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in team supervision and training, honed at the Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County. Excels in fostering teamwork and collaboration, with a knack for problem-solving and employee motivation. Achieved significant improvements in curriculum development and staff performance, demonstrating exceptional communication and decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County
04.2022 - Current
- Provide and ensure excellent leadership at the center.
- Oversee planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate preschool program curriculum.
- Supervise staff and children in the daily program activities.
- Supervise, mentor and evaluate all center staff.
- Assess social service and health needs of families and provide necessary referrals.
- Supervise the maintenance of all required State and program records.
- Orient new parents and hold a formal parent conference a lest twice during the school year.
- Oversee the use of current CDE/EESD assessment instrument (DRDP)and provides staff support as needed.
Food Server
River Rock Casino
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Restocked supplies during downtime to continue meeting customer demand for products and services.
- Pitched in with cleaning and closing tasks to keep restaurants running smoothly.
- Maintained clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Supported management by completing daily side work tasks such as restocking supplies and cleaning duties.
- Managed cash register accurately, ensuring proper handling of transactions and tips.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Contributed positively to team morale through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing several tables at once while maintaining high standards of service quality.
Lead Teacher
Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Assist in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate program curriculum.
- Supervise children in daily program activities.
- Assess children as required.
- Help to plan and coordinate parent activities.
- Implement effective parent/staff communication process.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
Associate Teacher
Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate program curriculum.
- Document records of learning activities.
- Supervise and monitor activities and behaviors of children to ensure their physical and environmental safe keeping.
- Actively engage in team-based activities, including but not limited to curriculum planning, sharing best practices, and collaborating on students assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2026
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Employee Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County
04.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County
01.2019 - 04.2022
Food Server
River Rock Casino
08.2017 - 07.2023
Associate Teacher
Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County
02.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Sonoma State University
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