Laura Madariaga
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Motivated Early Childhood Education major with student teaching experience and a collaborative mindset. Demonstrated success in classroom management, relationship-building, and implementing emergent curriculum. Eager to collaborate with children to create a responsive and inclusive environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Orange Coast College Lead Student Teacher
Orange Coast College
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Planned and implemented emergent curriculum and had engaging group time activities with 4-5-year-olds.
- Fostered respectful relationships, worked collaboratively within a teaching team, and supported the daily schedule.
- Developed positive connections with children while engaging in meaningful play.
- Observed interests to develop curriculum plans and wrote anecdotal documentation of children's learning through play.
- Supported social skill development and problem-solving skills.
Orange Coast College Student Teacher
Orange Coast College
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted lead teachers with all classroom routines throughout the day.
- Implemented guidance techniques to support children's social-emotional development.
- Facilitated smooth transitions through interactive fingerplays and read-aloud sessions.
- Engaged with 4-5-year-old children in play.
Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Costa Mesa Seventh Day Adventist Church
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked collaboratively with another volunteer to supervise eight elementary age children.
- Led children through scheduled activities during the duration of the program.
- Engaged with children in activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
05.2024
Certificate of Achievement - Child Development Assistant Teacher
Orange Coast College
05.2024
Certificate of Achievement - Child Development Core
Orange Coast College
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Newport Harbor High School
06.2022
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Active Listening
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Positive Attitude
Timeline
Orange Coast College Lead Student Teacher
Orange Coast College
02.2024 - 05.2024
Orange Coast College Student Teacher
Orange Coast College
09.2023 - 12.2023
Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Costa Mesa Seventh Day Adventist Church
06.2021 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
Certificate of Achievement - Child Development Assistant Teacher
Orange Coast College
Certificate of Achievement - Child Development Core
Orange Coast College
High School Diploma -
Newport Harbor High School