Leslie Cardozo Esteves
Huntington Beach,United States
Summary
Passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, dedicated to fostering an atmosphere within the classroom that allows children to freely explore their creativity and academic interests through play and engaging activities. Experience includes developing and conducting parenting workshops, facilitating family interviews, and designing microteaching activities.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Newport Beach, California
03.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans fostering cognitive and social development in infants.
- Ensured a secure and supportive atmosphere that encouraged infant exploration and learning. enabling infants to explore and learn effectively.
- Facilitated gross motor skill development through structured playtime activities like crawling, walking, running, and jumping.
- Engaged with parents to review child progress, address concerns, and provide tailored support strategies.
- Adhered to safe feeding guidelines while preparing and serving infant meals. and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
Pre-k/Kindergarten Teacher
Kids Stuff Center at Brywood
Irvine, California
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Supervised and guided children during activities and in the classroom to promote safety and well-being.
- Fostered a positive environment and an inclusive environment that fosters social interaction and personal growth.
- Facilitated behavior management and conflict resolution among children to foster positive interactions.
- Assisted in implementing behavior strategies in classroom settings to enhance child interactions.
- Worked closely with educators and aides to plan effective program schedules.
Child Activity Leader
Children's Bureau
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Led engaging activities for children at Oak View FRC, fostering a supportive environment for parents attending workshops and classes
- Provided front desk support and resources, facilitating home-based learning activities for children
- Facilitated support for agencies related to Trauma Informed, Resilience-Oriented Care and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through workshops
Intern Family Support Advocate
Children's Bureau
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted FRC resource management, including SIR, CAR, and referrals, to support client needs
- Maintained detailed knowledge about the Family Support Service program to develop case management
- Managed FRC data entry and case documentation across various platforms (Excel, Word, Google Sheets, Vista Share) to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Reviewed counseling sessions to enhance client engagement skills.
- Assisted counseling service to learn techniques for conducting life skill workshops. to learn effective techniques for facilitating life skill workshops.
- Supported planning and execution of special events to engage clients and community, FRC initiatives and special projects
- Adhered to confidentiality policies and client procedures to protect sensitive information.
Academic Mentor
Long Beach Blast
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Encouraged academic support and enrichment by fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Developed character strengths and essential life skills through targeted mentoring activities
- Developed individual goal-setting plans for students to enhance their future planning skills and future thinking through activities
- Promoted future thinking by implementing structured goal-setting activities for students.
- Facilitated communication about session progress through the BLAST portal to enhance student engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Family Studies, Family Life Education
California State University
Long Beach 08.2018 - 12.2022
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
03.2026 - Current
Pre-k/Kindergarten Teacher
Kids Stuff Center at Brywood
10.2023 - 03.2026
Child Activity Leader
Children's Bureau
12.2022 - 09.2023
Intern Family Support Advocate
Children's Bureau
09.2022 - 01.2023
Academic Mentor
Long Beach Blast
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Family Studies, Family Life Education
California State University
08.2018 - 12.2022