Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Yolanda Paje

Child Time Daycare
Modesto, California
40
years of professional experience

Experienced educator with 15 years in early childhood development, specializing in nurturing children from infancy to age five. Led preschool as Director for two years, cultivating a positive learning environment that supports student and staff growth. Focused on creating engaging educational experiences that foster lifelong learning.

Work History

Preschool Teacher

6 Years 8 Months
Child Time Daycare | 2020.01 - 2026.09
  • Managed classroom routines, behavior expectations, and smooth daily transitions for preschool children.
  • Assessed developmental progress and adjusted activities to support individual learning needs.
  • Fostered safe, nurturing classroom environment through consistent supervision and clear safety procedures.
  • Communicated with parents regarding student progress, classroom activities, and behavioral concerns.
  • Guided children through hands-on learning, play-based instruction, and social-emotional skill building.
  • Maintained organized classroom records, supplies, and instructional materials for daily operations.

Preschool Director

3 Years
Abundant Life Preschool | 2017.01 - 2020.01
  • Implemented curriculum standards that supported age-appropriate learning and child development goals.
  • Directed daily preschool operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, safety, and childcare regulations.
  • Supervised teachers and support staff, providing coaching, scheduling, and performance guidance.
  • Coordinated family communication, addressing concerns and maintaining positive parent relationships.

Preschool Teacher

5 Years 10 Months
Abundant Life Preschool | 2011.03 - 2017.01
  • Enhanced learning experiences by ensuring each child received personal attention while monitoring the group.
  • Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Preschool Teacher

1 Year 8 Months
Bethel Christian Preschool | 2009.06 - 2011.02
  • Developed daily classroom activities in art and music.
  • Planned developmentally appropriate lessons supporting early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.
  • Maintained safe, organized classroom environment aligned with preschool routines and child supervision standards.
  • Assessed student progress and adjusted activities to meet individual learning needs.

Director

2 Years 4 Months
Bethel Christian Preschool | 2007.02 - 2009.06
  • Duties: coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations, Conducted guided tours of the center for prospective families., Organized center activities and resources for efficient operations., Handled inquiries at the center regarding services and programs., maintained and updated children's and staff files for accurate record-keeping and compliance, recorded children's tuition payments to ensure accurate financial tracking
  • Directed preschool operations, ensuring licensing compliance and daily program consistency.
  • Supervised teachers, fostering classroom quality and staff accountability.
  • Coordinated curriculum implementation aligned with early childhood development goals.

Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director

6 Years 1 Month
Bethel Christian Preschool | 2001.01 - 2007.02
  • Executed opening and closing procedures, developed weekly lesson plans, and organized daily classroom activities (art, music, etc.) to foster a creative learning environment.
  • Coordinated staff scheduling Conducted tours for centers, Managed center organization, Handled inquiries for center
  • Planned developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom routines to maintain safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
  • Assessed student progress through observation and adjusted activities for individual needs.

Administrative Assistant/Substitute Teacher

6 Months
Childtime Children's Center | 1998.12 - 1999.06
  • Duties: Assist area manager, Maintained accurate records in computer system, take Compiled and analyzed weekly numbers & forward to regional V.P., assist in Managed outgoing mailing tasks, copy making & organizing files, sort & check daily mail and faxes, Fill-in when needed as substitute teacher

Assistant Director

1 Year
Kindercare Learning Center | 1997.10 - 1998.10
  • Duties: Compute children's files, staff scheduling, center tours, center organizing, center inquiring, open/closing procedures

prescool teacher

6 Years
Kindercare Learning Center | 1991.10 - 1997.10
  • Plan weekly lesson plans, plan daily classroom activities (art, music etc..) parent information
  • Planned developmentally appropriate lessons supporting early literacy, math, and social-emotional growth.
  • Managed classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations to maintain consistent learning environment.
  • Observed children’s progress and documented developmental milestones for individualized instruction.

Aide with two year olds and after school children

11 Years 2 Months
Children's Christian Prescool | 1986.08 - 1997.10
  • Duties: Developed curriculum and organized crafts and outdoor activities to enhance children's engagement and learning
  • Assisted in kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Supervised children during classroom, playground, and transition activities to maintain safe, orderly environment.
  • Assisted lead teacher with lesson preparation, activity setup, and instructional support.
  • Organized classroom materials, learning centers, and supplies for daily preschool routines.

Education

- Child Development

Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA

I have 20 + child development credit hours including infant, toddler coursework and administration.

Skills

Lesson planning
Curriculum planning
Activity planning
Classroom management
Behavior management
Child development
Parent communication
Positive reinforcement
Classroom setup

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Child Time Daycare
2020.01 - 2026.09Read More

Preschool Director

Abundant Life Preschool
2017.01 - 2020.01Read More

Preschool Teacher

Abundant Life Preschool
2011.03 - 2017.01Read More

Preschool Teacher

Bethel Christian Preschool
2009.06 - 2011.02Read More

Director

Bethel Christian Preschool
2007.02 - 2009.06Read More

Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director

Bethel Christian Preschool
2001.01 - 2007.02Read More

Administrative Assistant/Substitute Teacher

Childtime Children's Center
1998.12 - 1999.06Read More

Assistant Director

Kindercare Learning Center
1997.10 - 1998.10Read More

prescool teacher

Kindercare Learning Center
1991.10 - 1997.10Read More

Aide with two year olds and after school children

Children's Christian Prescool
1986.08 - 1997.10Read More

Modesto Junior College

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Yolanda Paje