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Taylor Ruiz

Sylmar,CA

Summary

Creative professional dedicated to fostering emotional, social, and educational development in young children. Experienced in implementing developmentally appropriate activities within nurturing learning environments. Skilled in promoting holistic health to enhance academic achievement and facilitate effective communication among children, parents, and staff. Committed to personalized lesson plans that support individual student success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Enterprise Car Rental
Sylmar, CA
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for deliveries.
  • Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
  • Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.

Preschool Teacher

Guardian Angel's Academy
Sylmar, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Preschool Teacher

Footprints Christian Children's Center
Lancaster, CA
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.

Teaching Assistant

Magic Carousel Preschool And Academy
Canyon Country, CA
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
  • Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
  • Managed classroom supplies inventory including textbooks, manipulatives and audiovisual equipment.
  • Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
  • Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Site Staff Member

LA's Best After School Program
Sylmar, CA
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Cultivated relationships with parents and guardians by providing regular feedback on their children's progress in the program.
  • Planned field trips to reinforce learning objectives of the curriculum.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to create a safe environment for the students' physical and emotional well-being.
  • Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
  • Engaged volunteers from outside sources to assist with day-to-day operations of the after-school program.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Monitored student performance throughout the program duration.
  • Assisted with homework assignments, projects, and tests.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments or arts and crafts sessions.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines.

Sales Associate

Tilly's Clothing Store
Porter Ranch, CA
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.

Stock Associate

Ross Dress for Less
Palmdale, CA
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Managed online orders accurately by picking requested items from shelves within specified time frame.
  • Stored returned items in designated area according to company policy.
  • Identified damaged goods upon receipt of shipment and reported them accordingly for returns or exchange purposes.
  • Assisted customers in locating products throughout the store.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure timely completion of tasks related to restocking shelves with merchandise.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries regarding product availability, prices, features, benefits .
  • Cleaned work area periodically including sweeping floors and dusting shelves.
  • Set up attractive visual displays in windows and on the sales floor.
  • Received shipments of new products, unpacked items, verified quantities against invoices, and stocked them on shelves.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records by regularly performing stock counts and audits.

TA/Front Desk Receptionist

Schoology
Mission Hills, CA
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
  • Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley Academy of Arts And Science
Mission Hills, CA
06-2015

Skills

  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability to conditions
  • Student assessment
  • Behavior management
  • Parent communication
  • CPR and first aid
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Stress management
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Driver

Enterprise Car Rental
02.2025 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Guardian Angel's Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024

Preschool Teacher

Footprints Christian Children's Center
09.2021 - 12.2022

Teaching Assistant

Magic Carousel Preschool And Academy
02.2021 - 09.2021

Site Staff Member

LA's Best After School Program
11.2018 - 02.2019

Sales Associate

Tilly's Clothing Store
08.2018 - 11.2018

Stock Associate

Ross Dress for Less
03.2017 - 08.2017

TA/Front Desk Receptionist

Schoology
10.2014 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Valley Academy of Arts And Science

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