Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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MARCELA ALVARADO

DALY CITY

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TEACHER

Wind in the Willows
San Francisco
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs and interests.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
  • Implemented creative teaching strategies to enhance learning experiences.
  • Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and feedback.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that supported student development and engagement.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom events.
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect and inclusion.

NANNY

San Francisco
03.2014 - 08.2025

The Bevilaqua family

San Francisco - July 2020 to August 2025

>Cared for newborn ensuring safety and developmentally

appropriate activities.

> Supported sleep routines and potty training when the child was of age

>Assisted with light household chores related to the children's needs.

>Stimulate curiosity through play, reading, and singing

>Fostering social and emotional development

>Provided comfort and love when needed

>Communicated with parents about child's progress, milestones and any concerns.

The Mcguire Family

San Francisco - March 2017 to September 2019

>Safety and supervision for a 2 year old.

>Help prepare simple meals and snacks

>Assist with diaper changes and assist with transitioning with

potty training.

>Engage in age-appropriate play to promote physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

>Follow routine and communicate with parents daily

The Ortiz Family

Daly City - April 2014-August 2016

>Engage in age appropriate play for a 3 year old.

>Help encourage exploration and curiosity by taking them to parks, museums, libraries, zoos etc..

>Support milestones like language development and motor skills

> Follow consistent daily routines such as meals, playtime and bedtime.

>Assist with bath time when parents could not.

>Maintain open communication with parents

FILE CLERK

Clean Space Janitorial
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Organized filing systems, boosting document retrieval speed and office workflow.
  • Reduced data entry errors, ensuring timely client record updates.
  • Maintained filing accuracy, enhancing office productivity.

TEACHER

Early Learning Academy
Daly City
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Curriculum Planning - Plan curriculum every other week for students based upon age and school year for TK.
  • Documentation and Reporting - Complete weekly, and monthly activity logs as well as yearly performance reviews. Prepare tests for the child's progress report and document the child's growth and development.
  • Parental Relationships - Maintain clear and open communication with parents and guardians each and every day.
  • Class Room Safety - Ensure classroom safety protocols are adhered to.

TEACHER

Marin Day Schools / Bright Horizons
San Francisco
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Curriculum Planning-Assisted Lead Teacher with planning semester and yearly curriculum for students based upon age and school year for toddlers up to age 5.
  • Curriculum Implementation- Assisted with delivery of finalized curriculum plans for toddlers up to age 5.
  • Documentation and Reporting- Completely daily, weekly and monthly activity logs as well as yearly performance reviews. Prepared individual semester progress reports documenting child's growth and development.
  • Parental Relationships-Established and maintained clear and open communication with parents and guardians throughout the school year.
  • Classroom Engagement- Developed and implemented different strategies, games, positive incentives, etc. to keep children engaged and alert for learning.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Marin Day Schools / Bright Horizons
San Francisco
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Classroom Oversight-Facilitated and Maintained classroom and routines during Teachers absence for children 2-5 years old.
  • Class Room Safety- Ensured all classroom safety protocols were adhered to.
  • Documentation and Reporting- Completely daily, weekly and monthly activity logs as necessary during Teachers absence.
  • Design weekly preschool activities, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Communicate daily with parents, fostering trust and supporting student development.
  • Implement strategies to boost classroom engagement, ensuring active participation.
  • Ensure classroom safety, adapting supervision to meet individual student needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive biannual performance reviews, utilizing insights to tailor curriculum adjustments and enhance educational outcomes.
  • Develop engaging lesson plans; enhance student performance; foster critical thinking; improve class participation.
  • Coordinated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary projects, enriching the curriculum and promoting teamwork among students.
  • Cultivated a positive classroom environment, inspiring students to actively participate and express their ideas confidently.
  • Designed and implemented innovative lesson plans, leading to measurable improvements in student performance and engagement.

SALES ASSOCIATE

Carters
Daly City
03.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assisted customers, enhancing satisfaction and driving repeat business through product knowledge.
  • Managed cash, debit, and credit transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.
  • Provided excellent customer service, resolving inquiries and fostering positive shopping experiences.
  • Enhanced customer engagement by actively assisting shoppers, leading to noticeable increases in repeat business and overall satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain product displays, ensuring an inviting shopping environment that boosted sales.

Education

CDA CREDENTIAL -

Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program
San Francisco, CA
12.2018

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
12.2018

GENERAL EDUCATION -

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
12.2015

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Philip and Sala Burton High School
San Francisco, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning
  • Documentation
  • Classroom Safety
  • Student Engagement
  • Instructional Skills
  • Computer Proficient
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Organization
  • Stress Management

Certification

  • Child Development Certified
  • Child and Infant CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Spanish, Native

Timeline

FILE CLERK

Clean Space Janitorial
01.2022 - 06.2023

TEACHER

Wind in the Willows
02.2021 - Current

TEACHER

Early Learning Academy
09.2019 - 01.2020

TEACHER

Marin Day Schools / Bright Horizons
09.2017 - 09.2019

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Marin Day Schools / Bright Horizons
01.2016 - 09.2017

SALES ASSOCIATE

Carters
03.2015 - 01.2016

NANNY

03.2014 - 08.2025

CDA CREDENTIAL -

Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -

Saddleback College

GENERAL EDUCATION -

City College of San Francisco

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Philip and Sala Burton High School
MARCELA ALVARADO