Margaret Holguin
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Innovative educator with expertise in curriculum development and student engagement. Developed engaging learning experiences through effective communication and collaborative team building. Committed to creating safe, supportive environments that promote student growth and development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Renaissance Club and Sport Hotel
Aliso Viejo, California
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised children during activities to foster safety and engagement.
- Planned and organized age-appropriate games and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to share insights on children's daily experiences and development.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Facilitated positive interactions among children through continuous supervision and support.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using the bathroom or eating.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Collaborated with team members to implement childcare policies and procedures.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
Key Carrier
TJMaxx / Homegoods
Aliso Viejo, California
09.2008 - Current
- Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom to support sales and optimize product availability.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, enhancing team knowledge and compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Processed transactions accurately at the cash register.
- Resolved customer complaints and provided solutions promptly, improving customer satisfaction and retention.
- Monitored sales floor for compliance with company standards and safety protocols.
- Maintained store appearance through regular cleaning and merchandising efforts.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and kept store clean and organized.
Logistics Supervisor
Mervyns
Laguna Niguel, California
10.2006 - 09.2009
- Coordinated shipment schedules with carriers and vendors to ensure timely deliveries.
- Supervised daily logistics operations to enhance workflow and operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels while maintaining accurate stock records.
- Trained and mentored staff on logistics management best practices to improve team performance.
- Implemented safety protocols to uphold a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain processes.
Teacher
Robert Lange Christian Preschool
Mission Viejo, California
09.1999 - 09.2009
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered effective learning experiences for young children.
- Executed classroom activities that enhanced students' social and emotional skills.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
- Partnered with parents to reinforce children's academic and developmental progress.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom instruction and management.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Movement Education Instructor
YMCA
Laguna Niguel, California
06.1993 - 08.2001
- Planned and executed lessons with diverse teaching strategies, addressing varied student needs and fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Designed lesson plans and selected relevant materials that enriched learning experiences and supported student development.
- Developed and enforced child-centered, hands-on curriculum that enhanced student engagement and facilitated effective learning.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA12-2002
Skills
- Subject matter expertise
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Group instruction
- Student engagement
- Educational activities
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Child development
Certification
- State Early Child Development Permit
- CPR
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Renaissance Club and Sport Hotel
07.2022 - Current
Key Carrier
TJMaxx / Homegoods
09.2008 - Current
Logistics Supervisor
Mervyns
10.2006 - 09.2009
Teacher
Robert Lange Christian Preschool
09.1999 - 09.2009
Movement Education Instructor
YMCA
06.1993 - 08.2001
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saddleback College