Serina Garcia
Highland,CA
Summary
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Loma Linda Academy Children Center
Loma Linda , Ca
09.2024 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Toddler Room Teacher
Faith Lutheran Preschool
Yucaipa, CA
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Observed children to record development.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Assistant Teacher
Montys Montessori Academy
Calimesa, CA
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained safe, clean and educational environment for children during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents, lead teacher and director regarding children's progress and needs.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Observing and learning more about each childs personality and needs.
Assistant Teacher
Star Kids Preschool
Rialto, CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Assist lead teacher with daily curriculum and class schedule.
- Communicated regularly with parents, lead teacher and directors regarding children's progress and needs.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Maintained safe,clean and educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interact with infants and toddlers to create a more trusting and loving environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Parental Communication
- Child Care
- Child Safety
- Communication
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Time management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- People Skills
- Organizational skills
- Planning
- Active Listening
- Basic Math
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- CPR/First Aid - November 2021 to Present
- Mandated Reporter - November 2021 to Present
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Loma Linda Academy Children Center
09.2024 - Current
Toddler Room Teacher
Faith Lutheran Preschool
03.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Teacher
Montys Montessori Academy
09.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Teacher
Star Kids Preschool
04.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - Child Development
San Bernardino Valley College
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