Mercedes Lugo
Los Gatos ,United States
Summary
At Right At School I strive each year to significantly enhance my children's cognitive and social skills, leveraging my expertise in Early Childhood Education. Setting and maintaining a great Parent-Teacher Communication relationship with all my students. By fostering a nurturing environment and promoting literacy development, parents seeing a notable improvement in student engagement and confidence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Right At School LLC
San Jose, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events like holiday celebrations or graduation ceremonies for an enjoyable experience for all attendees.
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative activities and hands-on learning experiences in before and after school programs.
- Reduced behavioral issues by implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering a positive environment.
- Supported diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction and personalized attention to each student.
- Collaborated with other staff members to design engaging, age-appropriate curriculum for before and after school programs.
- Assisted students with homework assignments, ensuring timely completion and improved comprehension of subject matter.
- Supervised safe playtime activities, promoting physical fitness and teamwork among students.
- Organized field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for participants in before and after school programs.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed on their child''s progress throughout the program.
- Managed attendance records, ensuring accurate documentation of student participation in before and after school.
- Implement teaching methods to keep students engaged in learning during non-school hours effectively.
- Ensured proper nutrition for children by coordinating snack distribution during designated periods adhering to dietary restrictions.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Business And Managerial Economics
Merced College
Merced, CA05.2016
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy development
- Physical Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Timeline
Program Manager
Right At School LLC
04.2022 - Current
Associate Of Business Administration - Business And Managerial Economics
Merced College