Laura Herrera

Daly City,CA

Overview

years of professional experience

Bright Horizons

08.2023 - Current

Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.

El Techo De Lolinda

06.2019 - 07.2023

Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.

Thomas Edison Charter Academy

08.2022 - 05.2023

Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

06.2023

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English