Sandra Ibarra
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Noah's Ark Children's Center
08.2023 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Assistant Director
Ecos Infantiles Learning Center
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Supervised state child care licensing compliance.
- Managed state and local permit monitoring.
- Oversaw feeding program administration, reporting, and financials.
- Handled bank account management and reconciliations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on school protocols, lesson plans, and state initiatives.
- Managed recruitment, hiring, and onboarding to uphold teaching quality.
- Maintained accurate physical and digital documentation.
- Conducted regular safety drills for emergency preparedness.
- Teacher for all ages
- Led team of 7 employed in daily operations.
Teacher
Jack Center
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Accountant
Lear Corporation, MTO Division
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Oversaw payroll processing functions while ensuring adherence to labor laws and internal policies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on accounting standards and implementing necessary changes in company policies.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing robust internal controls and standardizing accounting procedures.
- Optimized cash flow management by regularly monitoring receivables, payables, and available resources.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and automating routine tasks.
- Improved budgeting processes by collaborating with department heads to develop realistic, data-driven budgets.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting team by encouraging open feedback and implementing best practices for efficient financial management.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2018
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Intituto Tecnologico De Ciudad Juárez
Cd. Juárez Chih., México05.1998
Skills
- Early Childhood Education program
- Patience and Empathy
- Curriculum Planning
- Daycare management
- Strong Microsoft Office programs skills
- Experience in using Procare, People soft, Kronos, Sap and others programs
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Noah's Ark Children's Center
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Ecos Infantiles Learning Center
07.2020 - 07.2023
Teacher
Jack Center
01.2019 - 07.2020
Accountant
Lear Corporation, MTO Division
01.2013 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Intituto Tecnologico De Ciudad Juárez
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