Monika Desor
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Hardworking Daycare Teacher diligent in keeping children safe and secure while promoting learning and meeting basic needs of care. Excellent people and problem-solving abilities with diligent and focused nature. Child-focused with certification in Infant CPR and First Aid, promoting learning at every age level.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Site Supervisor
Sema Sharma
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
Daycare Teacher
Sema Sharma
02.2021 - Current
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Provided basic needs for infants till children aged 6 years old, while facilitating tools and resources for them to learn in a playful yet activity-based environment.
- Planned curriculums to fit their interest and learning styles.
- Maintained daily routines, such as preparing snacks, lunches, and naps.
- Responsible for drop-offs and parents teacher conferences.
Store Manager
Brij Desor
04.2011 - Current
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Hidden Valley Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
- Graded homework, tests and quizzes to keep accurate track of student performance.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines and state standards.
- Instructed students through lectures, discussions, presentations and problem-based learning.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Franklin Park Co-Op Preschool
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Theoria Technical College
Carlsbad, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Post Graduate Government College
Chandigarh, India04.2001
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior management techniques
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum Planning
- Activity Planning
- Parent Communication
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Hidden Valley Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Daycare Site Supervisor
Sema Sharma
03.2021 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Sema Sharma
02.2021 - Current
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Franklin Park Co-Op Preschool
08.2015 - 06.2017
Store Manager
Brij Desor
04.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Theoria Technical College
Associate of Science - Psychology
Post Graduate Government College
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