SANJA KORDICH
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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