Monique De La Cruz
Portland
Summary
Energetic Preschool Teacher with 4+ years of experience fostering a love of learning in diverse classrooms. Expert in designing STEAM-focused curriculum and implementing positive behavior management strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Early Learning Kingdom
Portland, OR
04.2020 - Current
- Created lesson plans and preparing instructional materials. Supported classroom activities to encourage student engagement.
- Assisted in organizing curriculum materials. Collaborated with team members to enhance student learning experiences.
- Provided support and assistance to enhance well-being and comfort of the children
- Implemented structured potty training routines to enhance developmental milestones.
- Intentional care
Caregiver
Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Job skills
- - Patient Care
- - Observing behavior and changes
- - Dental care | Dentures
- - Showers
- - Cleaning
- - Assisting with meals
- - Charting
- - Observing behaviors and changes
- - Hoyer lifts | Transfers
- - Vitals
- - Floater
Caregiver
Good Samaritan Services @ Home
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Job skills
- - Patient Care
- - Giving medications
- - Attending Doctor Appointments
- - Assisting with meals
- - Grocery shopping
- - Dental care
- - Cleaning
- - Showers
- - Recording and reporting
- - Observing behavior and changes
- - Hoyer lifts | Transfers
Education
High School Diploma -
Caregiver Training Institute
12.2022
High School - undefined
Madison High School
01.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Fast environment Multitasking
- Interacting with Children
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Observation Skills
- Infection Control
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Great time Management
- Ability to follow Rules and Protocols
- Patient Safety
- Great Ethics and Confidentiality
- Teamwork and Dependability
- Documentation and Record - Keeping
Certification
- Certified through the state of oregon in Child Care
- BLS, First Aid, AED, and Adult and child, infant CPR
- Oregon Registry Step
- Commitment to a Professional Code Of Ethics
- Creating Learning Environments: Strategies for setting up a developmentally appropriate classroom
- De-escalation
- Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT)
- Safe Sleep for Oregon's infant (SS)
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish fluent in both
Timeline
Caregiver
Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community
08.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Teacher
Early Learning Kingdom
04.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Good Samaritan Services @ Home
04.2015 - 09.2018
High School - undefined
Madison High School
High School Diploma -
Caregiver Training Institute