Zena Urquidez
Los Angeles,CAca
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate, with a proven track record at Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool, I excel in fostering educational and emotional growth. Leveraging skills in child development and emergency response, I've significantly enhanced learning environments and safety protocols. My approach has consistently improved student engagement and well-being, showcasing my commitment to excellence and supportive care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool
06.2010 - 08.2021
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for multiple students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Organized class field trips to relevant educational destinations, enhancing students'' understanding of course material in real-world contexts.
- Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
- Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
- Achieved higher levels of student participation with interactive teaching methods and engaging materials.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
House Mother
Self-employeed
12.2013 - Current
- Managed household finances responsibly, ensuring adequate funds for necessities and special events.
- Developed life skills programs for residents, including budgeting, cooking, and time management.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times, helping residents navigate personal challenges.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school activities, appointments, and other outings as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA08-2011
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01-2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA03-2009
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Safety awareness
- Emotional support
- First aid training
- Household management
- Meal planning
- Child development
- Hygiene maintenance
- Community involvement
- Assertiveness
- Educational support
- Nutrition
- Activity coordination
- Pet care
- Cleaning proficiency
- Housekeeping
- Activities scheduling
- Safety management
- Guest relations
- Childcare experience
- Crisis intervention
- Activity supervision
- Appointment coordination
- Behavior modeling
- Emergency response
- Laundry management
- Grocery shopping
- Event planning
- Calendar management
- Financial management
- Menu planning
- Budgeting expertise
- Facility inspections
- Expense management
- Personal shopping
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
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Timeline
House Mother
Self-employeed
12.2013 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool
06.2010 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Los Angeles College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Long Beach City College
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