Adela Sanchez
Los Angeles
Summary
Excellent skills building nurturing safe learning environments for K-12 student groups. Excels at written and verbal communications coupled with in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. Outstanding skills preparing lessons, providing materials and supervising students. Bilingual Kindergarten teacher with background in creating engaging, immersive learning environments for young learners. Strengths include fluency in two languages, nurturing of individual student growth and fostering cultural understanding. Previous work has demonstrated ability to establish solid classroom management, implement effective lesson plans and promote positive parent-teacher relationships. Experience in utilizing language skills to enhance curriculum and broaden students' worldview.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Los Angeles
08.2022 - Current
- I currently work with students age 5 years old in a dual language classroom where they learn both Spanish and English.
- Collaborated with parents to help achieve their child's IEP goals through STEP plan that I help create.
- Access the students and help work with students 1 on1.
- I have experience working with students with disabilities.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Promoted collaboration between peers by organizing cooperative learning groups within the classroom setting.
- Incorporated multicultural elements into daily instruction to broaden student understanding of different cultures.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Home Tutoring Tutor
Self Employed
Los Angeles
06.2021 - Current
- I travel and help aid the children both in person and virtually in which with the collaboration with the parents I helped create and implement a plan to help them meet their desired goal.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Building blocks of learning
- Writing assessments
- Transitional support
- Elementary education
- Group tutoring/1 on 1
- Child development
- Station Rotation
- STEP plan knowledgeable
- Implemented time management and organizational strategies to help students manage their study schedules.
- Helped students develop effective study habits through practice tests and drills.
- Supported diverse learners with special needs or language barriers.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports and direct conversations.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.
- Recommended appropriate supplemental materials to enhance learning.
- Created engaging learning materials and exercises to facilitate understanding and retention.
Childrens Store Associate
Paris Girls Collection
Los Angeles
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Childrens Store Associate
- Effectively located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
- Contributed to design and setup of merchandise displays promoting key products, creating aesthetically pleasing arrangements to attract customer attention.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Childrens Store Associate
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Assisted with loading and unloading deliveries from vendors.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly with professionalism and courtesy.
- Answered incoming calls regarding product inquiries or orders.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Solicited sales from customers by identifying product needs and locating merchandise.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to company standards.
- Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
Yard Supervisor / Teachers Assistant
Laura Guzman - St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Maywood
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Yard Supervisor for grades Tk-8th grade
- Teachers assistant for TK
- Worked alongside teacher helped the teacher with lesson plans and helped lead class.
- Attended mass with the children and helped create and implement the daily activities.
- I left the position as I dedicated myself to pursue my education and became a became fulltime student.
Teachers Assistant
QCS Maywood Child Development Center
Maywood
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked alongside of lead teacher in a montessori based curriculum
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06.2020
Skills
- Building nurturing safe learning environments
- Written communications
- Verbal communications
- Knowledge of classroom activities
- Knowledge of teaching methods
- Preparing lessons
- Providing materials
- Supervising students
- Bilingual education
- Lesson planning
- IEP collaboration
- Classroom management
- Assessment development
- Cultural competency
- Technology integration
- Cooperative learning
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Positive reinforcement
- Engaging instruction
- Time management
- Faculty collaboration
- Early reading
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Sensory activities planning
- Classroom maintenance and inventory
- Student engagement and development
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Outdoor play supervision
- Time management abilities
- Active learning strategies
- School community relations
- Early childhood development
- Fine motor skills enhancement
Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Sacred Heart Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Home Tutoring Tutor
Self Employed
06.2021 - Current
Childrens Store Associate
Paris Girls Collection
07.2020 - 08.2022
Yard Supervisor / Teachers Assistant
Laura Guzman - St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
08.2018 - 08.2019
Teachers Assistant
QCS Maywood Child Development Center
08.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Los Angeles College
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