Compassionate Educator with 20 years of experience. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Fantastic multitasker with skill in monitoring safety, progress and growth while providing exciting, educational and welcoming classrooms. Committed to detailed scheduling and effective budgeting with extensive knowledge of the development of the holistic child. Seek and plan to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
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Rosa Soto Valenzuela
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Los Angeles Unified School District, William R. Anton Early Education CenterLos Angeles, CA
Preschool Lead Teacher
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Planned and prepared activities for 3-5 year old students.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
- Followed Creative Curriculum / Sanford Harmony / Second Step / CLASS learning strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Assisted and supervised 24-52 children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Supervised students and enforced positive strategies for optimal behavior outcome during the school day.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Interacted with families by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Trained new teachers and teacher assistants procedures to better service our students and our families.
- Encouraged and mentored employees to boost performance and remove process inefficiencies.
- Drafted employee work schedules to fill coverage gaps.
- Served as floating teacher-on-duty, MOD, to cover shift shortage.
- Acted as point of contact for vendor collaboration for contracted services.
- Protected staff and customers and minimized legal issues by quickly resolving safety issues.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and center-facing needs.
- Implemented new training programs for administrative personnel on office operations and latest technologies.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Addressed and corrected issues by providing exceptional support and working with head teacher and principal to handle advanced concerns.
- Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
- Assisted with event coordination and on-site support.
- Helped with natural disaster cleanup and assisted with restoration tasks after incidents.
- Answered phone to filter calls, assist and redirect appropriate personnel.
- Served on advisory boards and committees to boost program planning and administration.
- Drafted emails, wrote memos, created contracts and prepared other communications.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Teamed with community organizations and government agencies to increase outreach and service utilization.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Assisted program manager with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
- Supported program leaders with administrative support duties.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Coordinated work of project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Conferred with representatives of local governments to assess and meet community needs.
- Knowledge, preparation and implementation of Preschool Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) Foundations, where it [fosters success based, interactive environment that stresses cross-cultural respect and sensitivity and that values family, community and language of child].
- Knowledge, preparation, training and application of CLASS Framework in my classroom - characterized in four domains; Teacher Child Interactions (feedback), Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
- UCLA Extension Courses to enhance learning of my students looking at whole child, as well, sharpening and refreshing my knowledge, skills and strategies as a preschool teacher; Preparing Early Childhood Educators for a Time of Collective Trauma, Self-Care Strategies for Educators During the Coronavirus Crisis Supporting Personal Social and Emotional Well-Being, Exploring Children’s Thinking in EEC Setting, Counting Collections, Coding, and EEC Leadership.
- Used the Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) An Early Childhood Developmental Continuum to see how my students grow throughout the school year. Is a formative assessment instrument developed by the California Department of Education to organize and plan for meaningful lessons and activities in the classroom.
Parks Huerta Early Education CenterLos Angeles, CA
Preschool Teacher, UTLA Co-Chair
01.2009 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 24-50 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Supervised group of 8-10 student teachers throughout semester.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Enhanced 3-5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Used Technology and electronics to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 24 students.
- Taught Social - Emotional Skills and academic skills to class of 24 students through organizing and leading adapted and organized, formal / informal activities.
- Achieved students results by implementing daily techniques into daily routines for self learning and adaptation to the needs and demands of the environments and the classroom.
- Funded over 165 backpacks filled with students supplies yearly, as well as toys for christmas and food baskets for thanksgiving with the wonderful assistance of out community.
- Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain teachers informed of the current events that are occurring on a day to day with the union and the District.
Locke Early Education CenterLos Angeles, CA
Preschool Teacher
04.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated 24 students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group of 24.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed 24 children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Child Development
06.2003
University Overview
- Professional development completed in Child Development
- Member of Cal State Univ, Los Angeles Honor Roll for 4 years in a row
- Received Hispanic American Latino Scholarship Fund
- EOP
- Awarded Honor Roll
- Dean's List Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001, and Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003
California State University, Charter School of EduLos Angeles, CA
Some College (No Degree) from Social And Philosophical Foundations of Education
University Overview
I was working on my Multiple Subjects Credential/ Master Program, i was almost done then life took a toll on me and halted my education! I still plan to go back and finish what i started! i always finish what i start!
East Los Angeles Community College (ELAC)Los Angeles, CA
Some College (No Degree) from Education Administration
University Overview
I took Education Administrative classes and also classes in liberal studies, psychology, social studies, and child development to further my knowledge in each field and enhance the way i teach in the classroom.
UCLA Extension ProgramLos Angeles, CA
Some College (No Degree) from Study of Early Education As It Applies To Now
University Overview
Skills
- Knowledgeable in divergent curriculum and lesson planning
- Experience in coordinating, lesson planning, event planning, record keeping, organization, and translating
- Experience working with children 2 months to 52 months of age
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Volunteer Work Coordination
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Activity Demonstrations
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Arts and Crafts
- Imaginative Play Promotion
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Educational Material Development
- Individual Student Instruction
- Play-Based Learning
- School Community Relations
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Class Reading
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Computer Proficiency
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- District Standards
- Field Trip Supervision
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Interactive Teaching
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Substitute Teacher Coordination
- Learning Strategies
- Educational Games
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Special Needs Support
- Housekeeping Duties
- Effective Listening
- State Certification and Accreditation
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Color Recognition Support
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Spanish Language Proficiency
- Food Handling Preparation
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Theater Promotion
- Student Needs Assessments
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Development
- Emotional Support and Development
- Speech Clarity
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Home Visits
- Nurturing Environment
- Support Networks
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Student Learning Support
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Educational Opportunities
- Classroom Discipline
- Head Start Program Knowledge
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Basic to Moderate Clerical Knowledge
- Multimedia Educational Software
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Communicable Disease Knowledge
- Student Engagement and Development
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Self-Esteem Education
- Librarian Assistance
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Meal and Snack Service
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Teacher Observation
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Student Data Management
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Physical Health Evaluation
- Developing Social Skills
- Letter and Number Instruction
- General Housekeeping
- Program Leadership
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Positive Learning Environment
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Social Skills Assessment
- Classroom Integration
- Multimedia Presentations
- Grading and Reviewing Student Work
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Preschool Programs
- Classroom Computer Maintenance
- Differentiated Instruction
- Blackboard Software
- Class Dojo, GroupMe, Google Classroom, Canvas and MS Software Experience
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, William R. Anton Early Education Center
01.2017 - Current
Preschool Teacher, UTLA Co-Chair
Parks Huerta Early Education Center
01.2009 - 01.2017
Preschool Teacher
Locke Early Education Center
04.2007 - 01.2009
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts from Child Development
California State University, Charter School of Edu
Some College (No Degree) from Social And Philosophical Foundations of Education
East Los Angeles Community College (ELAC)
Some College (No Degree) from Education Administration
UCLA Extension Program
Some College (No Degree) from Study of Early Education As It Applies To Now
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