SANJA KORDICH

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**** ******** ******, ****** *****, CA 94596

925-***-****

Professional Experience

Teacher, Acorn Learning Center Preschool January 2011-December 2011 Acorn Learning Center San Ramon, CA

Taught and supervised two-to five –year-old children

Designed and taught daily lesson plans and art activities

Facilitated the emotional & intellectual growth of the children, primarily through one-on-one personal time and storytelling

Lead Teacher, The Nurtury Preschool 1996-2010 Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church Moraga, CA

Taught and supervised two-to five –year-old children

Designed and taught daily lesson plans and art activities

Facilitated the emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of the children, primarily through one-on-one personal time and storytelling

Facilitated leadership and team building with assistant teachers and parents

Lead weekly staff meetings, encouraged and guided team

Worked with children from 2-4 years old with autism spectrum disorder and various other disabilities

Other Teaching Experience

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church Preschool, Substitute teacher 2009-2010

Growing Tree Preschool, Summer Associate, 1998 1998

Entrepreneurial Ventures 1997-2010

Provided private education to a limited number of children ages 2-5 years old

Provided lesson plans designed specifically for children’s learning needs

Encouraged speech and communication skills with different cultural and ethnic groups

Childcare Provider 1997-2006

Responsible for the welfare of children, ages newborn to 12 years three families over nine years

Supervised children’s activities and schedules; prepared meals and assisted with school work

Facilitated emotional and intellectual growth

Sales Associate/Bookkeeper 1990-1993

Ateks Boutique & Feed Store Kotor, Montenegro

Managed inventory, sales, and bookkeeping for the store

Education

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, John F. Kennedy University Pleasant Hill, CA, 2010

Currently in Marriage & Family Therapy Program, John F. Kennedy University Pleasant Hill, CA

Early Child Education, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA, 1996-1998

HONORS: Dean’s List for 3 years: Diablo Valley College and John F. Kennedy University

Other Skills

Bilingual – fluent in Serbian, Croatian, and English, minor in Italian