Marlene Garcia
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-school Teacher
Bakersfield Parent Nursery
08.2018 - Current
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Accounting Associate
SCAN Health Plan
04.2008 - 03.2013
- Enhanced financial accuracy by consistently reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances through diligent follow-up and negotiation efforts.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively to negotiate favorable payment terms and pricing agreements that benefited the organization''s bottom line.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens, CA06.2002
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Curriculum Planning
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Daycare management
- Data Entry
- Child Development
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Early Childhood Development
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Elementary Education
- Child Development Associate Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Pre-school Teacher
Bakersfield Parent Nursery
08.2018 - Current
Accounting Associate
SCAN Health Plan
04.2008 - 03.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School