Yasmine Sosa
Summary
I am a committed lead and assistant teacher with 8+ years experience in supervising, guiding and supporting children between ages 4 months to 7 years of age in both preschool and daycare settings. I aid children in developing emotional, social and educational skills and am familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. I help to promote physical, emotional and social health by engaging with children individually and in group settings, along with ddeveloing and building communication between children, caregivers and staff to help ensure a positive environment and experience for fostering confidence, curiosity and growth. I prioritize maintaining a safe, clean, organized work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Mentor preschool
Pasadena, California
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily activities.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
Teachers aide/Co-Lead Teacher
ChildCare Careers
Los Angeles, California
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Facilitated engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning needs.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Education
Basset High School
La Puente, CASome College (No Degree) - Child Development
Citrus College
Glendora, CASkills
- Punctuality, Self Initiative, Quick Learner
- Ability to stay calm and find solutions in high stress situations
- Enthusiasm and intuition for working with and caring for children
- Ability to build communication with children, caregivers and staff to promote a positive environment
- Classroom management
- Behavioral strategies
- Safety protocols
- Parent collaboration
- Fine/Motor skill development
- Creative lesson planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Language development
- Artistic expression
- Music and movement
- Play-based learning approaches
- Storytelling techniques
- Social skills development
- Personal hygiene support
- Observational skills
- Student records management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Livescan
- CPR/FirstAid
- Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Mentor preschool
02.2025 - 06.2025
Teachers aide/Co-Lead Teacher
ChildCare Careers
06.2018 - 08.2024
Basset High School
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Citrus College