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Lourdes Rodriguez

Avondale,AZ

Summary

Attentive and creative preschool teacher that is passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Marshall Morris
Avondale, AZ
07.2021 - Current
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.

Homeschool Teacher

Myself
Van Nuys, CA
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Helped a Kindergarten and a first grader with synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning.
  • Managed simultaneous needs of two children with organized schedules.
  • Implemented strategies to incorporate movement and exercise for children's' well-being.

Preschool Teacher

Child's World School- Deborah Heim
Encino
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Attended and participated in staff meetings
  • Established positive relationships with parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Prepare developmental progress reports as needed
  • Assist with transition and orientation of the classroom with child and parent/caregivers
  • Provided a classroom environment that encourages parent/caregiver participation

Homemaker

Myself
Lake Balboa
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Organizing schedules
  • Caring for her children
  • Buying, cooking, and storing food for the family
  • Multi-tasking
  • Housekeeping, cleaning and maintaining the home
  • Managing finances

Preschool Teacher

Child's World School Deborah Heim
Encino, CA
06.2005 - 08.2014
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Los Angeles Valley College
HeimHeimVan Nuys, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA

Skills

  • Effectively work with parents
  • Analytical decision making
  • Effective listening
  • Excellent classroom management
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Calm and patient
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Social skills development
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Problem resolution
  • Work ethic
  • Organization
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Time management
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Arizona Driver License
  • Food Handler Certificate
  • Arizona Notary Public
  • Quality First classroom knowledge
  • Great costumer service
  • Coaching

Certification

  • SCVAEYC Fall Conference- 2006
  • Active Shooter Training- 2018
  • Mandated Reporter School Personnel Training- 2018
  • Quickbooks Online, Introduction, Intermediate and Advance- 2021
  • CYCC 2024
  • Desktop Procare training

Timeline

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Marshall Morris
07.2021 - Current

Homeschool Teacher

Myself
08.2020 - 06.2021

Preschool Teacher

Child's World School- Deborah Heim
06.2017 - 08.2020

Homemaker

Myself
09.2014 - 06.2017

Preschool Teacher

Child's World School Deborah Heim
06.2005 - 08.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Los Angeles Valley College

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Los Angeles Pierce College

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Lourdes Rodriguez