America Hernandez
Mojave
Summary
Experienced with creating nurturing and educational environments for young children. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to support learning and development. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices, ensuring stimulating and safe atmosphere for all students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Angelica L. Alvarez
Child Development Center, Antelope Valley College
01.2023 - Current
- Carried out age-appropriate lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child through empathetic listening, guidance, and conflict resolution skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for struggling learners, resulting in increased confidence.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Contributed to a safe and nurturing classroom environment by implementing proactive classroom management strategies.
Preschool Teacher Assistant/Aide
Angelica L. Alvarez
Child Development Center, Antelope Valley College
01.2019 - Current
- Co-teaching children alongside a Lead Teacher.
- Managed many tasks such as food preparation, diaper changing, toilet assistance, aiding minor injuries, facilitating play, and supervising nap time.
- Encouraged children to learn through discovery and play,
- Guided children's behavior through positive reinforcement
- Created a safe and nurturing environment by caring for children's needs
- Took initiative in assisting the Lead Teacher.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Crew member
McDonald's
Lancaster, CA
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintaining high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Communicating clearly and positively with coworkers and management
- Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking
Education
Associates Degree for Transfer - Child and Family Education
Antelope Valley Community College
Lancaster, CASkills
- Excellent age-appropriate communication
- Strong ability to provide comfort to distressed children
- Ability to successfully instruct children
- Ability to maintain patience and self-control
- Leadership qualities to guide children's learning
- Capable of maintaining excellent work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to provide affection, security, and comfort
- Creative in accommodating to children's needs
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety awareness
- Relationship building and management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Angelica L. Alvarez
01.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher Assistant/Aide
Angelica L. Alvarez
01.2019 - Current
Crew member
McDonald's
12.2016 - 06.2017
Associates Degree for Transfer - Child and Family Education
Antelope Valley Community College