Tesa Punsal
Seattle,WA
Summary
To secure position with well established organization with stable environment that will lead to lasting relationship in the field of childcare
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Launch- Madrona
Seattle, WA
11.2019 - Current
- *Recently promoted to Lead Preschool Teacher
- *Former Preschool Assistant Teacher
Center Opener/ Infant Lead Teacher
Bayview Intergenerational Children’s Center
Seattle, WA
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Opens Center/Welcome and greet families during morning drop-off
- Create and implement monthly theme and lesson plans
- Build rapport with children and their families
Lead Toddler Teacher ( 12-24 Mos.)
Seattle Learning Center
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Prepare anecdotal observations/ creative curriculum portfolio
- Create monthly newsletters and lesson plans based on children's interest
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences
Lead Toddler Teacher ( 12-24 1/2 mos.)
Ucic Learning Center
09.2009 - 10.2014
- Prepare weekly and/or monthly lesson plans
- Meet with supervisor for weekly one-on-one team meetings
- Communicate openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
Medical Assistant
Seattle Children's Hospital
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Prepare patients for examinations
- Assist with procedures
- Schedule appointments
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Us
01.2009 - 03.2009
- Plan and implement activities to meet the needs of the child in the program
- Provide nutritious snacks and lunches
- Discuss children's development with parents
Packer/Trayer
GoldKist Inc.
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Place products in containers and according to grade
- Mark grades on containers
Assistant Toddler Teacher ( 18-24 mos.)
Little Miss Mag Childcare Center
06.2003 - 10.2004
- Assist Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities
- Help maintain a well-organized and safe environment for the children
Assistant Toddler Teacher/ Floater
Children's World learning Center
06.2002 - 03.2003
- Assist with children supervision at all times
- Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
03.2001 - 03.2002
- Lead Teacher responsible for creating and implementing daily activities
- Potty-trained children
- Built open-communication with each child's parents
Education
ECE Short Certification Of Specialization - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle College
Seattle, WAECE Initial Certificate - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle College
Seattle, WA03.2021
Vocational - Medical Assisting
Seattle Vocational Institute
Seattle, WA09.2009
High School Diploma -
St. Benedict College
Manila, Philippines03.1999
Skills
- 20 years working in childcare field
- Bilingual in English & Tagalog
- 30 Hours Basic STARS training
- MERIT Registry
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Food Worker Permit
- ECE Initial Certificate/Short Certificate of Specialization
- Will receive ECE Certificate in Spring 2023, AAS degree in Summer and start BAS program in Fall 2023
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Launch- Madrona
11.2019 - Current
Center Opener/ Infant Lead Teacher
Bayview Intergenerational Children’s Center
09.2015 - 10.2019
Lead Toddler Teacher ( 12-24 Mos.)
Seattle Learning Center
11.2014 - 09.2015
Lead Toddler Teacher ( 12-24 1/2 mos.)
Ucic Learning Center
09.2009 - 10.2014
Medical Assistant
Seattle Children's Hospital
03.2009 - 09.2009
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Us
01.2009 - 03.2009
Packer/Trayer
GoldKist Inc.
09.2005 - 09.2006
Assistant Toddler Teacher ( 18-24 mos.)
Little Miss Mag Childcare Center
06.2003 - 10.2004
Assistant Toddler Teacher/ Floater
Children's World learning Center
06.2002 - 03.2003
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
03.2001 - 03.2002
ECE Short Certification Of Specialization - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle College
ECE Initial Certificate - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle College
Vocational - Medical Assisting
Seattle Vocational Institute
High School Diploma -
St. Benedict College