Nialea Guachena
Valley Center,CA
Summary
Preschool Director with a background in managing daily operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in leading teams, optimizing program quality, and building positive relationships with families and staff. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and ensuring consistency across diverse settings. Ready to leverage site-level leadership expertise to support and oversee multiple locations as an Operations Support Specialist and Floating Director.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director
Learning Jungle
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and safety protocols.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and engagement initiatives.
- Organized training sessions for staff, promoting professional development and best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance program offerings and support family resources.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Conducted staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by coordinating team-building activities and workshops.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Assistant Preschool Director
Learning Jungle
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported daily operations by coordinating classroom activities and ensuring a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff to address concerns and encourage collaboration.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure a secure environment for children and staff.
- Provided compassionate support to families experiencing personal challenges, connecting them with appropriate resources when needed.
- Increased enrollment rates by developing targeted marketing materials and showcasing the school''s unique programs during open house events.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Preschool Teacher
Learning Jungle
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and address concerns.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Learning Jungle
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through engaging play-based learning.
Indian Services Assistant - Title VI
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with Native American families and VCPUSD teachers to create comprehensive support systems for students.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address any academic or behavioral concerns.
- Integrated cultural and historical context into language teaching, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of subject.
- Implemented strategies to manage classroom behavior effectively, creating conducive learning environment for all students that were culturally sensitive.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Dispatcher
Harrahs Casino And Resort
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained accurate records of dispatched vehicles, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Monitored emergency communication channels, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch of first responders.
- Coordinated response efforts between law enforcement, fire, and medical services during high-pressure situations.
- Analyzed incoming calls for urgency and dispatched appropriate units based on established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of dispatched calls and their outcomes, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
- Communicated with warehouse staff to facilitate proper loading and unloading of orders.
Elementary Lead Tutor
Rincon Band Of Luiseno Indians
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Mentored students to improve understanding of complex subjects, supporting academic growth and confidence.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices within the field of education support services.
- Served as a mentor for new tutors, offering guidance on lesson planning, time management, and effective communication techniques.
- Supported students with helpful/healthy study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings on a reservation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
California State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA08-2025
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA05-2023
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Valley Center High School
Valley Center, CA06-2018
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
- Staff Training, Coaching & Development
- Program Quality Assurance
- Curriculum Implementation Support
- Family & Community Engagement
- Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
- Team Building & Leadership
- Adaptability Across Diverse Environments
- Health and safety
Certification
- Mandated Reporter
- Cardiopulmonary Respiratory - CPR
- Sexual Harassment
- Preventative Health
- Site Supervisor Permit
Timeline
Preschool Director
Learning Jungle
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Preschool Director
Learning Jungle
07.2024 - 10.2024
Preschool Teacher
Learning Jungle
03.2024 - 07.2024
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Learning Jungle
01.2024 - 03.2024
Indian Services Assistant - Title VI
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
08.2022 - 10.2023
Dispatcher
Harrahs Casino And Resort
01.2021 - 11.2021
Elementary Lead Tutor
Rincon Band Of Luiseno Indians
06.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
California State San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Palomar Community College
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Palomar College
High School Diploma -
Valley Center High School
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