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Sandra Farley

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Compassionate childcare worker with experience in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children of various age groups. Skilled in developing educational and engaging activities to promote physical, emotional, and social development. Strong ability to communicate effectively with parents to align on care goals and expectations. Influenced positive behavior changes and developmental progress through empathetic and supportive interactions. Supportive and encouraging team player in administering the classroom. Organized and focused professional willing to go the extra mile to help students both inside and outside the classroom. Organized and efficient worker with a flexible spirit.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Care Assistant

Central School District
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
05.2023 - Current
  • Support the development of individual plans based on the interests and abilities of each child.
  • Provide safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
  • Maintain a clean, organized classroom environmnt conducive to learning.
  • Observe and monitored the safety of all children in care.
  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, meals serve, medication administer.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
  • Develop positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs are met.
  • Engage children in meaningful conversations regarding their day-to-day experiences.
  • Maintain accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.
  • Assist in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
  • Provide guidance on social interaction among peers within the group setting.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities related to childcare practices.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and regulations.
  • Monitor children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
  • Collaborate daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
  • Encourage curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
  • Support children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
  • Establish and maintain safe play environment for children.
  • Maintain neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
  • Enforce rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Observe and monitor children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Manage crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Guide children in developing basic literacy and math skills through playful learning activities.
  • Supervise children aged X-X, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Assist in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
  • Assist children with hygiene tasks, including hand-washing and bathroom breaks.
  • Implement positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
  • Provide nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.

Playschool Instructor

City of Upland Recreation & Community Services Div
Upland, CA
09.2008 - 04.2024
  • Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
  • Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learns.
  • Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
  • Kept classroom neat and orderly to reduce safety impediments.
  • Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
  • Used electronic equipment materials to develop and orientate technical skills
  • Upheld cleaning protocols to maintain safe environment.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  • Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
  • created a budget for the programs an events developed

Tutor

Self-employed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
11.2000 - 09.2007
  • Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
  • Assisted students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
  • Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
  • Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
  • Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
  • Conducted study exercises to help student pass class exam or improve scores on standardized tests.
  • Utilized listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
  • Communicated student progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, or by email.
  • Maintained records of student's assessment results, progress, feedback, and school performance.

Senior Accountant

First Federal Savings & Loan of San Gabriel Valley
West Covina, CA
08.1988 - 09.1998
  • Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
  • Review and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
  • Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Created nd implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process and completed balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Worked with financil team to convert financial deparment software to Dynamic accounting package.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena
08-2016

Associate of Science - Accounting

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
05-2003

Skills

  • Child development planning
  • Safety monitoring
  • Lesson plan development
  • Activity organization
  • Record keeping
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Social skills development
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Housekeeping
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Arts and crafts
  • Empathy and patience
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Dependable

Certification

  • Licensed Child Development Master Teacher Permit 2020-2026
  • Licensed Child Development Program Director Permit 2020-2025

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Enjoy the outdoors, going to the beach, swimming, taking hikes, gardening, and reading. Especially reading to children.
  • I attend church and I have enjoyed being a part of the children's ministry.
  • My adult children and I periodically get together for dinner and game night.
  • I have two dogs. I take them out on walks and to the dog park, beach, and some hikes.
  • My favorite past time is watching a good movie with some delicious popcorn.

Timeline

Child Care Assistant

Central School District
05.2023 - Current

Playschool Instructor

City of Upland Recreation & Community Services Div
09.2008 - 04.2024

Tutor

Self-employed
11.2000 - 09.2007

Senior Accountant

First Federal Savings & Loan of San Gabriel Valley
08.1988 - 09.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Pacific Oaks College

Associate of Science - Accounting

Chaffey College

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