Monica Oseguera
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Toddler Teacher with more than five years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. On the path of obtaining an Associate’s in Child Development Spring 2024.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Lead Teacher (Spanish Immersion)
Guidepost Montessori
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with children and families.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Assistant Teacher (Children's House)
Guidepost Montessori
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Observed workcycle activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Behavioral Therapist
A Change In Trajectory
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Consulted with other therapists, public, and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Interpreted for Spanish-speaking parents and guardians
Daycare Assistant
Camp Lejeune Children Center
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Interpreted for Spanish -speaking parents and guardians
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Houses of Light Church Sunday School
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Translated Learning Lessons from English to Spanish.
Voucher Specialist/ File Clerk
Mothers Nutritional center
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for filing, retrieval, retention, maintenance, disposition, and control of administrative and financial records
- Performed duties related to the receipt intake, scanning, and destruction of confidential information
- Responsible for mentoring junior team members to achieve business objective
- Orchestrated physical inventory operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA05.2024
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Lesson Implementation
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Organization
- Potty Training Assistance
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Early Childhood Education
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Toddler Lead Teacher (Spanish Immersion)
Guidepost Montessori
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher (Children's House)
Guidepost Montessori
02.2022 - 10.2022
Behavioral Therapist
A Change In Trajectory
04.2020 - 02.2022
Daycare Assistant
Camp Lejeune Children Center
02.2018 - 04.2020
Voucher Specialist/ File Clerk
Mothers Nutritional center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Houses of Light Church Sunday School
01.2013 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
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