Overview
Work History
Education
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Paris Vela

San Luis Obsispo,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Brightlife Play School
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2026 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers to design and implement age-appropriate activities that foster learning and development.
  • Supported children's emotional and social growth by tailoring communication strategies to meet individual needs.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and families while providing support and guidance.
  • Participated in professional development to enhance knowledge of best practices in early childhood education.

Student Assistant / Intern

ASI Children's Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
09.2025 - 07.2026
  • Supervised infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, ensuring safety and fostering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Assisted in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans that enhanced cognitive, social-emotional, and motor development.
  • Facilitate activities that encourage early literacy, numeracy, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Modeled positive social skills and conflict resolution techniques, promoting emotional regulation among children.

Assistant

Environmental Health and Safety - Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards and support compliance with workplace safety regulations.
  • Coordinated safety training sessions by preparing materials and tracking participation to enhance compliance awareness.
  • Supported environmental health and safety projects by collaborating with the EHS team to promote safety initiatives.
  • Managed administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and organization of safety records to ensure accurate documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education Practices
  • Observation and Documentation of Developmental Milestones
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Digital Learning Tools
  • Child Development Assessment

Awards

The Wonderful Company Scholarship, Awarded a $25,000 scholarship in recognition of academic excellence., Cal Poly Scholars Program and Scholarship, Awarded to high-achieving students, demonstrating strong academic achievement.

Timeline

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Brightlife Play School
08.2026 - Current

Student Assistant / Intern

ASI Children's Center
09.2025 - 07.2026

Assistant

Environmental Health and Safety - Cal Poly
06.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

California Polytechnic State University
Paris Vela