Diana V Pedroza

Teacher

Lynwood, CA *****

adutc6@r.postjobfree.com

+1-323-***-****

A highly organized and hardworking individual looking for a responsible position to gain practical experience. Looking to secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Teacher

Beach Babies Llc - El Segundo, CA

November 2018 to December 2022

• Created a safe and nurturing environment for up to 26 children ranging from 18 months to 30 months old collaborating with 6 other caregivers

• Clearly communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child’s specific needs and desires

• Effectively interacted and educated with toddlers working towards specific age-appropriate milestones

• Administered meals to each child’s dietary restrictions and/or plans including lactose intolerance, egg, wheat, and nut allergies

• Created a fun and interactive environment planning activities that both entertained and stimulated the children

• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information in relation to staff, children, families and co-workers

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Teacher and/or Director.

• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians, colleagues, office personal and center Director

• Formally observe children's activities and progress; document and share information regarding children's experiences with the teaching team and parents/guardians regularly Teacher's Assistant

Maple Tree Academy

September 2018 to October 2018

• Plan and facilitate daily programs that are age appropriate and cognitively stimulating

• Arrange space, setting and materials in the classroom and outdoors, according to the highest standard rating scales; ensuring a clean, orderly, child-centered environment

• Facilitate a child's learning by using the Creative Curriculum blended with a Reggio Emilia inspired educational philosophy

• Demonstrate proficiency in the area of adapting lessons and activities to meet the needs of all children

• Formally observe children's activities and progress; document and share information regarding children's experiences with the teaching team and parents/guardians regularly

• Develop and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians, and facilitate parent/guardian participation in the classrooms

• Establish communication structures with parents that include classroom conferences, etc.

• Promote community and foster social responsibility through multicultural and anti-bias programming and environments

• Demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and kindness to all children and families regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, familial status or make up, etc. Teacher's Assistant

Optimal Child Development Center

November 2017 to September 2018

• Assist the lead teacher in imparting classroom instruction based on predefined curriculum

• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children

• Assist the lead teacher in ensuring the physical, social, cognitive and educational excellence of children

• Ensure that the classroom is aesthetically attractive so that students enjoy their surroundings while learning lessons

• Provide support to the lead teacher in planning lessons and daily activities based on the principles of child development

• Ensure development of positive relationships with children to promoting the self-esteem and self- discipline

• Observe each child to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate individual learning and growth

• Record any crucial observations regarding student development and ensure that it is communicated to the lead teacher

• Assist lead teacher in handling evaluation and creating reports

• Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact

• Assist children in embarking and disembarking from school buses and accompany them to their classrooms

• Support children during lunchtime and ensure that their nutritional needs are fulfilled

• Change diapers and help children in cleaning themselves

• Oversee children and make sure that they are safe during outdoor activities

• Record attendance and ensure that attendance data is entered into the school database Behavioral Therapist

California PsychCare - Long Beach, CA

July 2017 to December 2017

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements

• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols

• Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols

• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior

• Utilize safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with clients

• Maintain client confidentiality

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment

• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings

• Reinforce all concepts taught and ensure that patients understand the need for plan execution

• Assist patients with tasks of daily living such as food intake and medication administration

• Provide families with support, guidance, and education

• Encourage patients to indulge in social activities

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all time

• Ensure that all patient data is file properly

• Ensure that any aggressive behavior is handled with absolute tact

• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programs and propose needed changes

• Assist patients in acquiring academic or life skills

• Assist in creating instructional materials aimed at patient progress and learning

• Attempt to reduce patients' socially inappropriate behavior

• Ensure the safety and comfort of each patient at all times Instructor

California Educational Centers

August 2015 to June 2017

• Instructor in an after-school program (Project Apple); supervises 15-20 students of the 2nd grade

• Conducts lesson plans every week using science, literature, mathematics, and incorporates fitness in the curriculum

• Prepared and implemented weekly lesson plans and daily activities for various subjects

• Provided individual teaching to motivate and instill interest for learning for 15-20 students

• Activities and skills included learning to listen to instructions, playing with others and using play equipment

• Communicated with parents when necessary and enforced communication with parents on student's behavior and performance

• Carried out daily planned activities

• Ensured the safety and well-being of the children

• Contributed to the overall effectiveness of the after-school program

• Assisted with homework

• Supervised physical activity

• Organized art and craft activities

• Stimulate a classroom environment conductive to learning and promoting student/teacher

• Adhered to policies and carried out the established procedures

• Passed out snacks during snack time to all the students

• Kept a clean and organized classroom

EXPRESS clothing, Sales Associate (Seasonal)

Express - Downey, CA

November 2014 to December 2014

• Give exceptional customer service

• Greet customers

• Stock inventory

Dispatcher

RTS Towing Service

June 2011 to August 2013

• Handled multiple calls in a fast pace environment, dispatched tow drivers to provide roadside service to AAA customers as well as other accounts

• I multitasked, typed letters on Microsoft Word, created slide presentations on PowerPoint, Signs and greeting cards on Publisher

• Made copies on Xerox machine, printed documents, scanned, provided customer service both in English and in Spanish

• Paid invoices, resolved issues with tow truck drivers, ordered office supplies, cleaned office Education

Associate in Science (AS) in Early Childhood Education Long Beach City College - Long Beach, CA

February 2015 to Present

Lynwood High School

June 2013

Skills

• PROBLEM SOLVER (4 years)

• SELF-STARTER (5 years)

• TEAM PLAYER (6 years)

• Behavioral Therapy

• Teaching

• Early Childhood Education

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Microsoft Publisher

• Curriculum Development

• Toddler Care

• Leadership

• Bilingual

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Childcare

• Organizational Skills

• Classroom Management

• Management

• Conflict Management

• English

• Special Education

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

August 2022 to August 2024

First Aid Certification

August 2022 to August 2024

Additional Information

SKILLS

Fluent in English and Spanish, team player, collaborative, can work under pressure, self-starter, meet deadlines, can build relationships, patient, problem solver, can adapt, and have strong work ethic.

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