teacher/teacher assistant

ERICA DE ANDA

***** ****** ******, *******, ** **650 ■ H: 562-***-**** C: 562-***-**** ■ Edeanda85@csu. fullerton.edu

PROFILE

Experienced instructor and child development major fluent in Spanish seeking a growth position where my child development and criminal justice background may be utilized to provide a safe environment for children and their families.

EXPERIENCE

CL Academy, Fullerton, CA Mar 2008 – Present

Instructor

Provide support for first- and second-grade students; assist with homework

Instruct and provide support for autistic student

Teach English to Korean students

Miller Children’s Hospital, Long Beach, CA Sep 2008 – Dec 2008

CSP, Santa Ana, CA Aug 2008 – Present

Intern/Volunteer

Assist nurses and child specialists with patients from infancy to 18 years old by providing encouragement; playing with children, watching movies, helping with arts and crafts, and offering support for children in a hospital setting

Provide bedside support; nurture patients in the Starlight Room where there are computers and games

Attend to calls through Community Service Programs (CSP) offering support and care for sexual assault victims

Support trauma victims on hotline and in the hospital; member, victim advocate Sexual Assault Response Team

Conservation Corps, Long Beach, CA Jan 2007 – Jun 2007

Instructor

Assisted students in grades 1-8 with homework

Taught several clubs, including scrapbooking and dance

Entertained students with various sports and activities

James Monroe Elementary School, Lakewood, CA Sep 2004 – Jun 2008

College Aide/ Intern

Assisted with special day classes, kindergarten, and first grade

Worked one-on-one with special needs’ students, employing multiple behavior strategies

Spearheaded math and reading groups; translator in both written and oral communication to parents

EDUCATION

B.S., Child and Adolescent Studies, California State University, Fullerton Jan 2009

Minor: Criminal Justice

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