Patricia Sun
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promotes physical, emotional, and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus
Long Beach, California
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained safe, orderly classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Fostered positive educational environment through gentle discipline and support, promoting student success.
- Supported lead teacher with daily instruction and student activities.
- Prepared learning materials and organized classroom resources.
- Guided students in following assignment directions and classroom routines to enhance learning engagement.
- Provided individualized and small-group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Facilitated children's interactions to encourage development of positive social skills and cooperation. and participated in activities with children.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Orange County Head Start
Santa Ana, California
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported Orange County Head Start teachers with daily classroom routines and activities.
- Supervised children during indoor play, meals, and outdoor learning periods.
- Assisted in behavior guidance and the implementation of positive redirection strategies to foster better outcomes for Head Start children.
- Facilitated emotional and social development by adapting communication strategies to meet diverse child needs.
- Prepared classroom materials, learning centers, and activity supplies for lessons.
- Communicated with teachers regarding child needs, progress, and daily observations.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior during class activities.
- Worked with the lead teacher on lesson plans using storytelling, music, art, and field trips.
- Completed regular child development assessments and shared results with parents.
Teacher Naturalist
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Los Angeles, CA
07.2006 - 10.2019
- Delivered engaging environmental lessons in Audubon Center classrooms and outdoor spaces, fostering student curiosity about nature.
- Guided students in birdwatching, wildlife observation, and native plant study.
- Led nature hikes through Debs Park trails and habitat areas.
- Supported conservation education through interpretive teaching and activity-based learning.
- Designed educational materials tailored for young learners for youth, families, and community programs.
- Trained volunteers in effective lesson delivery and group management, enhancing visitor engagement and learning experience.
- Coordinated field trips with school staff and center program teams, ensuring seamless educational experiences for students.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-2025
Child Development
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Curriculum implementation
- Creative lesson planning
- Child learning assessments
- Student assessment
- Literacy development
- Student-centered learning
- Student-centered approach and learning
- Collaborative learning and hands-on activities
- Social-emotional learning
- Student motivation
- Parental involvement and relationship building
- Parental engagement
- Family involvement
- Growth mindset
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Student assessment
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading books on children's topics, hiking in nature, and birdwatching. I also love spending time taking care of my two dogs.
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Orange County Head Start
06.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher Naturalist
Audubon Center at Debs Park
07.2006 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cerritos College
Child Development
Pasadena City College