Sofia Medrano
Miami
Summary
Attentive and creative professional 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.
Compassionate preschool teacher with deep understanding of early childhood development and education. Experience includes creating engaging lesson plans, fostering nurturing environments, and promoting socialization skills. Strengths lie in classroom management, creative problem-solving, and communication with parents and colleagues. History of positively impacting child learning outcomes through individualized attention and innovative teaching techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Miami
04.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging lesson plans for preschool-aged children.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all students.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and progress.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained classroom organization and cleanliness to promote an effective learning space.
- Assisted in assessing children's developmental milestones and needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
Babysitter
Kadeeance Guerra
Miami
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Supervised children during playtime and educational activities.
- Planned engaging and age-appropriate activities for diverse interests.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Ensured timely adherence to daily schedules and routines.
- Provided emotional support to children, fostering a positive atmosphere.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
Staff Member
Burger King
Miami
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted customers with orders and resolved inquiries promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining and kitchen areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment to prepare food items efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and customer service standards.
- Processed cash transactions accurately at the register.
- Participated in team meetings, presentations and special events.
- Trained newly hired employees regarding company policies and operations.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism.
- Answered phone calls and routed correspondence to appropriate staff members.
Education
American Highschool Academy
Miami, FLORIDASome College (No Degree) - Psychology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development assessment
- Parent communication
- Early childhood education
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Professional development
- Observational skills
- Child safety procedures
- Behavior management
- Bilingual (english/spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2024 - Current
Staff Member
Burger King
05.2022 - 09.2022
Babysitter
Kadeeance Guerra
01.2022 - 10.2025
American Highschool Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Miami Dade College