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Sharon Cordova

Westminster,CO

Summary

Attentive and creative teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ECE Teacher

The Applewood School
04.2025 - Current
  • Established a positive classroom environment, fostering respect and open communication among students and staff.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Customer Service Skills

ECE Teacher

YMCA of Northern Colorado
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Planned and implemented Creative Curriculum
  • Created a visual schedule for Neurodiverse Learners

ECE Teacher

Colorado Child Care Substitutes
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Filled in for absent teachers
  • Followed Lesson Plans and Routines
  • Saw what needed to get done and did it
  • Was very reliable

ECE Teacher

Temple Sinai preschool
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
  • Developed and maintained a positive, nurturing learning environment.
  • Assessed individual student needs to develop lesson plans accordingly.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan field trips and special events.
  • Established positive relationships with families by maintaining regular communication about their child's academic growth.
  • Integrated play-based activities into daily routines to promote social skills development among children.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques while teaching classroom rules in a positive manner.
  • Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.

ECE Teacher

Augustana Early Learning Center
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
  • Integrated play-based activities into daily routines to promote social skills development among children.
  • Established positive relationships with families by maintaining regular communication about their child's academic growth.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding of concepts taught.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques while teaching classroom rules in a positive manner.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.

ECE Teacher

Lawton Taylor
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Encouraged children's emotional and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
  • Established positive relationships with families by maintaining regular communication about their child's academic growth.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
06.2005

High School Diploma - undefined

Rocky Mountain High School
Fort Collins, CO
06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
05.1994

Skills

  • Administrative Tasks
  • Proficient in Microsoft
  • Customer Service Orientated
  • On-site collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Timely project execution
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Managing supplies
  • Creative thinking

Timeline

ECE Teacher

The Applewood School
04.2025 - Current

ECE Teacher

YMCA of Northern Colorado
09.2024 - 04.2025

ECE Teacher

Colorado Child Care Substitutes
05.2024 - 08.2024

ECE Teacher

Temple Sinai preschool
06.2021 - 05.2024

ECE Teacher

Augustana Early Learning Center
05.2018 - 06.2021

ECE Teacher

Lawton Taylor
05.2017 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Education

University of Northern Colorado

High School Diploma - undefined

Rocky Mountain High School

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fort Lewis College
Sharon Cordova