Zuly Kimball
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Attentive and creative Bilingual teacher with more than five years of experience, and passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter/Home Tutor
Prívate Family
Burlingame, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Drive Children From school to Home
- Helped them with homework, school projects and chores.
- Helped them with their reading skills
- Updated parents on children's progress and routines to support stable and structured environment.
Lead Teacher
Bright Angel Montessori Academy
Menlo Park, CA
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered Montessori lessons with aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in safe and positive learning environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and communicated children's progress via regular conferences and newsletters.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
Teacher Assistant
Bright Angel Montessori Academy
Menlo Park, CA
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Engaged with ongoing professional development, participated in professional organizations and identified new ideas and materials to use in classroom or share with other staff members.
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Child Care Specialist
American Institute for Foreign Study (UK) Ltd.
Millbrae, CA
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Cared for up to 3 children ranging in age from 3months to 6 years.
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music and movement.
- Originally recruited for one year; asked to extend an additional year.
- Helped with homework, studying and reading to enhance learning.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Teachers Assistant
Centro Educativo Burbujitas
Alajuela, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Assisted in daily activities for two kindergarten classes with 20 students in each class.
- Supervised children in social and educational development activities, including but not limited to, reading, storytelling, art projects, penmanship, fine motor skills, etc.
- Helped children transition from activities during different parts of day.
- Assisted teacher in planning activities and curriculum.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Escuela Maurilio Soto Alfaro
Alajuela, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Instructed class of 25 pre-K school students full time.
- Developed dynamic daily lesson plans and fun learning activities to guide students in social growth through group and individual programs.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Happy Land Day Care
Alajuela, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Created and maintained diverse strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
Education
Mandated Reporter Online Training - School Personnel
California Department of Social Services
12.2020
Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education
Canada College
Redwood City, CA05.2020
Mandated Reporter Online Training - Child Care Providers
California Department of Social Services
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Bilingual
Hispanoamericana University
San José, Costa Rica11.2017
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Spanish Fluency
- Relationship Building
- Decision-making
- Communication
Language
Spanish - Native
English- Professional
Timeline
Babysitter/Home Tutor
Prívate Family
05.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Bright Angel Montessori Academy
06.2020 - 03.2022
Teacher Assistant
Bright Angel Montessori Academy
02.2019 - 05.2020
Child Care Specialist
American Institute for Foreign Study (UK) Ltd.
05.2013 - 06.2015
Teachers Assistant
Centro Educativo Burbujitas
01.2013 - 05.2013
Preschool Lead Teacher
Escuela Maurilio Soto Alfaro
06.2012 - 12.2012
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Happy Land Day Care
05.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Bilingual
Hispanoamericana University
Mandated Reporter Online Training - Child Care Providers
California Department of Social Services
Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education
Canada College
Mandated Reporter Online Training - School Personnel
California Department of Social Services