Victoria Kaplan
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Youth Staff position: I am an enthusiastic, dynamic, professional Early Childhood Educator in seek of a youth staff position with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. I have hight standards for quality programing and committed individual with an exceptionally high work ethic. I believe I can offer Royal Caribbean Cruise Line a level of professionalism, confidence, and experience that will ensure achievement of all goals and objectives, making me a valuable employee.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Alpert JCC
Long Beach, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Foster a warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere conductive to learning
- Establish numerous activities that taught students self-reliance and independent learning
- Prepare lessons according to the children’s interests to convey all required and deepen students understanding of the subject matter
- Promote sensory development by providing access to different textured materials
- Advise parents of their child’s progress for the purpose of communicating expectations.
STEAM Education Coordinator
Oaks Academy
Shenzhen
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented curriculum for children ages 3–6 year olds
- Promoted and sold registrations to the new STEAM hub for children, Oaks Academy
- Assisted in the planning and setting up the center for the grand opening
- Led a Q&A discussion on Child Development
- Trained new teachers on the program
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
University Synoguge
Brentwood, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Develop and implement fun and engaging curriculum and bring classroom learning to life
- Nurture, guide, encourage, educate and empower each student to be fully self-expressed
- Responsible for developing, implementing and engaging students in Science and STEAM Enrichment classes
- Advised parents of their child’s progress of communicating expectations; child’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Seasonal Youth Staff
Princess Cruises
Valencia, CA
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Facilitate fun and engaging programs and activities for children 3-17 year olds
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of all children
- Handle registration, check-in / check-out functions for youth activities on board
- Greet visitors and handle their inquiries or direct them to appropriate persons according to their needs
- Actively participated in assigned activities including, trainings, drills, safety briefings, including “Port Manning.”
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Ban'I Hyim
Sherman Oaks, CA
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Develop curriculum based on NAEYC standards for development appropriateness to stimulate physical, emotional, cognitive and social growth
- Foster a warm, nurturing environment conductive to learning
- Prepare children for Kindergarten by easing them into organized education
- Connect and collaborate team to optimize early education foundation
- Maintain safety and classroom discipline with positive reinforcement.
Education
UCLA - Early Childhood Education
UCLA
Skills
Infant and Child CPR Certified
Detailed - oriented
Interpersonal skills
Motivational mindset
Connect and collaborate with teaching teams
Early Childhood Education
Curriculum Development
Growth Portfolios
Learner Engagement & Assessment
Emergent Curriculum
Learning Assessments
Positive Learning Environment
Classroom Management
Timeline
Teacher
Alpert JCC
01.2020 - Current
STEAM Education Coordinator
Oaks Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
University Synoguge
01.2016 - 01.2019
Seasonal Youth Staff
Princess Cruises
01.2010 - 01.2016
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Ban'I Hyim
08.2008 - 08.2010
UCLA - Early Childhood Education
UCLA