Yessenia Sanchez Velazquez
Lake Wales,FL
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher and paraprofessional with expertise in early childhood development and the elementary school setting. Paired with 6 years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
I am an open-minded individual who continuously seeks to educate myself to make the most of children's learning. I have multiple certifications obtained through the Department of Children and Families and the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County, such as, but not limited to, certified Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten instructor (VPK), Guiding Preschool Behavior and Building Classroom Community, and Designing Infant and Toddler Learning Environment. I am strongly passionate about early childhood education, and I take pride in being the first stepping stone for children toward their upcoming educational years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Lake Wales Charter Schools
Lake Wales
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the administration and scoring of standardized tests.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Supported English Language Learners in acquiring language skills and understanding content.
Summer Camp Manager
Lake Wales YMCA
Lake Wales, FL
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored safety and procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
- Promoted positive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and supportive team building activities.
- Enforced high level of safety and health standards, keeping staff trained and proficient in respective procedures and policies.
- Created and oversaw implementation of schedules and procedures for entire camp operations comprising 8 staff and 50 campers.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Supply management for activities such as arts and craft and science experiments.
- Established positive communication with families.
Lead VPK Teacher
Lake Wales Family YMCA
Lake Wales, FL
05/27/22 - 05.2023
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Academy at peoples church
Winter Haven, FL
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Special Treasure Preschool
Lake Wales, FLORIDA
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Incorporated music, and art into lesson planning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Education
Child Care Director - Early Childhood Education
National Institute of Child Care Management
Winter Garden, FL09.2023
Paraprofessional
ETS Praxis
07.2023
Florida Child Care Professional Staff Credential ( FCCPC) - Early Childhood Education
Child Care Education Institute
07.2022
GED -
Easter Idaho Technical College
Idaho Falls, ID02.2013
Skills
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Effectively Work With Parents
- Effective Listening
- Calm and Patient
- CPR/First-aid Certified
- Social Skills Development
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Class Reading
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Problem-Solving
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Bilingual fluent English and Spanish
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Lesson Planning
- Arts and Crafts
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Volunteer Work Coordination
- Time Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- School age appropriate practices
- Preschool age appropriate practices
- Understanding developmentally appropriate practices
- FCCPC birth through 5
- English Language Learners in the VPK classroom
- Child Safety and Prevention
- Supporting social-emotional development: Mixed age groups
- Supporting social-emotional development: Preschool
- Supporting social-emotional development infant/toddler
- Child Care Director
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Lake Wales Charter Schools
11.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Manager
Lake Wales YMCA
05.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Toddler Teacher
Academy at peoples church
12.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Special Treasure Preschool
04.2019 - 10.2021
Lead VPK Teacher
Lake Wales Family YMCA
05/27/22 - 05.2023
Child Care Director - Early Childhood Education
National Institute of Child Care Management
Paraprofessional
ETS Praxis
Florida Child Care Professional Staff Credential ( FCCPC) - Early Childhood Education
Child Care Education Institute
GED -
Easter Idaho Technical College
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