Teacher/Early Childhood Educator

Location:

Arlington, TX, 76017

Salary:

13.00 to 15.00 per hour

Posted:

April 18, 2012

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Resume:

Brenda Marie Estrada

**** ******* ****

Arlington, TX 76017

817-***-**** Home

817-***-**** Cell

Objectives:

Obtain a position in the Education field.

Education:

Early Childhood Education Studies

Ashworth College Online

P.O. Box 923087

Norcross, GA 30010-3087

1-800-***-****

-Currently working on BA degree in ECE

-Estimated completion date (June 2012)

-4.0 GPA

Early Childhood Education Studies

Central Arizona College

8470 North Overfield Road

Coolidge, AZ 85228

520-***-****

-2 years on Dean’s List

-Completed CDA in infant/toddler specialization

-Completed AA degree in ECE with Outstanding Student Award Recognition

-4.0 GPA

Early Childhood Education Studies

Cochise College

1110 West Freemont Street

Willcox, AZ 85643

520-***-****

-13 credits in early childhood education toward AA

-4.0 GPA

High School Diploma

Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School

500 West Mulberry Street

Georgetown, IL 61846

217-***-****

-Graduated with honors

-Member of National Honors Society

Work Experience:

Kinder Care Learning Center

4141 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.

Arlington, TX 76017

817-***-****

Director-Opal Wilcox

Preschool Teacher 3/12 - Present

Responsibilities: Teach a classroom of 15 to 17 children age 2 and 3 to get them ready for the older preschool room. Prepare lessons and activities that will engage and provide learning experiences to children in large and small group settings. Ensure a healthy, safe environment to each and every child in my care.

Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)

Arizona Migrant and Seasonal Head Start

611 North Bisbee Avenue

Willcox, AZ 85643

520-***-****

Director – Veronica Belloc

Lead Toddler Teacher 1/06 – 11/11

Facility Director Designee (when Director is absent) 7/10 - Present

Duties: Prepare lesson plans, write observations, set goals for each child, perform ASQ assessments, meet with parents and discuss their child’s progress, keep a routine, organize files and activities for children, refer children for IFSP/IEP concerns and work on team to build goals for children, copy and fax information, deal with behavior concerns utilizing positive behavior support techniques, enter information into COPA, Utilize Teaching Strategies Gold online Creative Curriculum, Act as 3rd in charge of center when Director is absent, serve on Federal Review interview teams during regular review periods, Deliver Trainings to fellow teachers and staff through power point presentations and activities, report to supervisor, attend and participate in regular staff trainings and meetings, train new staff and infant/toddler teachers, Act as the center ITERS/ECERS review member and assist other classrooms to improve, assist on the bus with sign in/out and child safety.

Reason for leaving: Moved back home to Arlington Texas.

Arlington Independent School District

1203 West Pioneer Parkway

Arlington, TX 76013

817-***-****

Supervisor – Harvey Miller (Auxiliary Personnel)

Managers – Mrs. Kirby (Blanton Elementary) & Mrs. Burgess (Little Elementary)

-Worked as cafeteria monitor/Playground monitor at Blanton and Little Elementary from 3/05 – 12/05.

Duties: Monitor and help children in the cafeteria and on the playground, assure safety and deal with behavior issues.

Reason for leaving: Moved to Arizona to go to school.

Blanton Elementary Volunteer/PTA Member

1900 South Collins Street

Arlington, TX 76010

817-***-****

Supervisors – Mrs. Kirby (Vice Principal) Daisy Flores (PTA President)

-school volunteer 8/02 – 12/05

Duties: Fax, file, copy, use computers, help with projects, attend and take notes at district meetings, help with school functions, help in classrooms, help in library, organize parent meetings.

Reason for leaving: Moved to Arizona to go to school.

City of Arlington

Department of Public Works

101 West Abrams Street

Arlington, TX 76010

817-***-****

Supervisor – Rocky Ripey

-school crossing guard 1/01 – 1/02

Duties: Traffic Safety for children in elementary and preschool level.

Reason for leaving: Took time off to have my children.

Other Experience:

I have held various other positions in office related work from 1993 – 2001 including an administrative assistant position at Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School and various companies through temporary staffing agencies in Arlington Texas. I can operate most office equipment and utilize computer programs.

Languages:

English (fluent)

Spanish (fair) – I have been learning the Spanish Language over the past 6 years including communication with young children and some communication with parents. I am not fluent in Spanish but I have been able to learn a little more each year that I have been working with Chicanos Por La Causa.

Professional References:

Veronica Belloc

611 N. Bisbee Avenue

Willcox, AZ 85643

520-***-****

********.******@****.***

-Director of Chicanos Por La Causa in Willcox, AZ

Ruby Hernandez

Chicanos Por La Causa

Human Resource Department

1112 E. Buckeye Road

Phoenix, AZ 85043