Ma Leon
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Lead Teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Accomplished Lead Teacher well-versed in running station programming in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
3-5 Coordinator
Kimball Day Care Center
05.2022 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
Lead Teacher
El Valor
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Implement the Head Start/ Preschool for All programs
- Serve as a leader for the classroom team and provide guidance
- Ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice within the classroom, including utilizing materials and studies from the Creative Curriculum
- Facilitate with the classroom teaching team the creation of an inclusive environment where children can learn
- Facilitate with the classroom teaching team the creation and implementation of group lesson plans
- Research new ideas, methods, resources and materials for lesson plans
- Ensure that all children within the classroom have sufficient, high-quality observations, maintain up-to-date documentation in COPA, Child Plus and Salesforce. Teaching Strategies GOLD, child education files and child portfolios
- Provide an safe environment for children at all times by implementing active supervision practices Ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline.
- Implement screenings and assessments and reporting of outcomes for children
- Communicate with parents/families and report child progress through scheduled parent-teacher conferences and home visits
- Initiate referrals for children who might benefit from further evaluation
- Participate in the referral process by documenting observations and interventions attempted in the classroom
- Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Lead Teacher
El Valor
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Implement the Head Start/ Preschool for All programs
- Serve as a leader for the classroom team and provide guidance
- Ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice within the classroom, including utilizing materials and studies from the Creative Curriculum
- Facilitate with the classroom teaching team the creation of an inclusive environment where children can learn
- Facilitate with the classroom teaching team the creation and implementation of group lesson plans
- Research new ideas, methods, resources and materials for lesson plans
- Ensure that all children within the classroom have sufficient, high-quality observations, maintain up-to-date documentation in COPA, Child Plus and Salesforce. Teaching Strategies GOLD, child education files and child portfolios
- Provide an safe environment for children at all times by implementing active supervision practices Ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline.
- Implement screenings and assessments and reporting of outcomes for children
- Communicate with parents/families and report child progress through scheduled parent-teacher conferences and home visits
- Initiate referrals for children who might benefit from further evaluation
- Participate in the referral process by documenting observations and interventions attempted in the classroom
- Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student..
Education
Spanish Language And Literature
Spanish, Superior De Especialidades Pedagogicas
Mexico, ME07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor’sDegree in Early Childhood And Elementary
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional UPN
Mexico, ME07.2007
Skills
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Supervision and Leadership
- Expertise in Arts and Crafts Instruction
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Additional Information
License: PEL Professional Educator License. 9/2023
License; ELS(PARA) Paraprofessional Educator
Gateways to Opportunity Credentials
ECE Credential Level 5
Illinois Director Credential Level I
Timeline
3-5 Coordinator
Kimball Day Care Center
05.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
El Valor
10.2020 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
El Valor
09.2016 - 10.2020
Spanish Language And Literature
Spanish, Superior De Especialidades Pedagogicas
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor’sDegree in Early Childhood And Elementary
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional UPN
Similar Profiles
Collins McGuirtCollins McGuirt
Staff Nurse at Kimball farms NUrsinf Care CenterStaff Nurse at Kimball farms NUrsinf Care Center
Cassie RenaudCassie Renaud
Patient Service Representative at Day Kimball HealthcarePatient Service Representative at Day Kimball Healthcare
Amanda LamoraAmanda Lamora
Constant Attendant at Day Kimball HospitalConstant Attendant at Day Kimball Hospital