Sandra Palmerin Lopez
Hammond,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated education and childcare administration professional known for exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Demonstrated adaptability in diverse environments, consistently achieving high productivity and efficient task completion. Passionate about fostering positive learning experiences and committed to enhancing educational outcomes. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in a challenging new role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Director
Community Preschool and Child Care
Hammond, Indiana
06.2023 - Current
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships among staff.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of the program and staff members in conjunction with the director.
- Maintained the facility in accordance with health, safety, and IN licensing requirements, along with all accreditations.
- Scheduled and conducted tours of the program.
- Communicated policies of admission, attendance, tuition, and developmental/educational goals.
- Monitored staff/child ratios to ensure compliance.
- Collected and maintained appropriate documents to submit a financial claim for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
- Maintained payroll and staff benefits.
- Handled all matters related to the administration of the school.
Lead/Assistant Preschool Teacher
Community Preschool and Child Care
Hammond, Indiana
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Observed children to record development.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and weekly themes.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Attended professional development trainings to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Developed classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students, using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Crown Point, IN05-2021
Skills
- Organization
- Time Management
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Professional ethics
- Willingness to Learn
- Fostering positive environment
- Active Listening
- Dedicated
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Director
Community Preschool and Child Care
06.2023 - Current
Lead/Assistant Preschool Teacher
Community Preschool and Child Care
09.2018 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
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