Lourdes Fernandez
Rialto,CA
Summary
Accomplished educator with a track record of fostering early childhood development and enhancing language skills at La Petite Academy Inc. Excelled in parent-teacher communication and student records management, significantly improving classroom transitions and student engagement. Demonstrates a commitment to nurturing social-emotional learning and academic excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Rialto, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards and praise to motivate children's learning and behavior.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to develop strategies for successful classroom transitions.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Attended parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or concerns.
- Engaged families in meaningful conversations about the importance of early childhood education.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Supported students during times of transition into new classrooms or grade levels.
Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Rialto, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Clerical Associate
Leslie's Pool Supplies
Ontario, CA
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Facilitated internal communication by distributing memos and announcements.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail to appropriate departments.
- Organized meetings between staff members and external contacts when necessary.
- Answered customer inquiries via phone and email.
- Conducted data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Proofread all documents created before sending them out for review.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Scanned documents into digital format for storage purposes.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires by preparing workspaces and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2020
Associate of Arts - General Ed, Social And Behavioral Sciences
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05-2018
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Outdoor learning
- Language development
- Early childhood development
- Fine motor skills
- Student records management
- Large group instruction
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2023
Clerical Associate
Leslie's Pool Supplies
02.2014 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
Associate of Arts - General Ed, Social And Behavioral Sciences
Chaffey College
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