Yobana Lara
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Early Head Start Teacher from Long Beach Unified School District, adept in child development and curriculum planning. Excelled in enhancing student literacy and social-emotional growth, fostering strong family partnerships, and leading staff development workshops. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and problem-solving, ensuring a nurturing and creative learning environment for diverse learners. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Improved student literacy rates by implementing engaging reading activities and strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and creative arts to engage students fully in the educational process.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Education With A Concentration: Psychology
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2007
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA12.2003
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Goal Setting
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Toddler Care Techniques
- Infant Care Techniques
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Licensed [Child Development Site Supervisor Permit] 11-01-2023 to 11/01/2028
- Certified Echo Trauma-Informed Nonviolent Parent Educator [December 2019]
- Certified 40 Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training [February 2018]
- Licensed [ CTE Credential] 08-01-2024 to 09-01-2027
Awarded Employee of the Month (2024)
Awarded Employee of the Month on April 2024. For collaborating with others well, engagement with children, families and colleagues. Always in the spirit of equity and excellence. I demonstrate high achiever in planning and documenting children's observations and other documentation.
Awarded Employee of the Month on September 2024. For demonstrating 2nd in charge role, accountability to learn Head Teacher duties and responsibilities.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
- Licensed [Child Development Site Supervisor Permit] 11-01-2023 to 11/01/2028
- Certified Echo Trauma-Informed Nonviolent Parent Educator [December 2019]
- Certified 40 Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training [February 2018]
- Licensed [ CTE Credential] 08-01-2024 to 09-01-2027
Master of Arts - Education With A Concentration: Psychology
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of La Verne
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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