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Lucia Vazquez

Newark ,CA

Summary

Accomplished educator at KinderCare Learning Centers, adept in early childhood education and fostering empathy among preschoolers. Excelled in curriculum planning and ensuring health and safety standards, significantly enhancing learning environments. Proven leader in mentorship and safety protocol implementation, driving quality education and care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2013 - Current

Responsible for ensuring the quality of education within a KinderCare center by actively supporting teachers inimplementing the company's curriculum, providing ongoing training and mentorship, observing classrooms to monitor teaching practices, and collaborating with center leadership to achieve operational and accreditation goals, all while focusing on providing the best possible care and education for children in their care; essentially acting as a curriculum expert and leader within the center to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Health and Safety Coordinator

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2013 - Current

A health and safety coordinator ensures the safety of children in the care of the organization. This includes creating and maintaining safe sleep policies, food safety practices, and outdoor play areas.

Safety coordinators may also: Train staff on safety standards, Conduct risk assessments, Analyze health and safety data, and Recommend changes to regular activities

Prek Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2013 - Current


  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Preschool Teacher

Kidango
04.2001 - 02.2012
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Education

Early Childhood Development

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Patience and empathy
  • Curriculum planning
  • Health and safety
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Child supervision
  • Classroom management
  • Adept at working with special needs children

Timeline

Program Specialist

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2013 - Current

Health and Safety Coordinator

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2013 - Current

Prek Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2013 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Kidango
04.2001 - 02.2012

Early Childhood Development

Ohlone College
Lucia Vazquez