Andrea Vega
Sun Valley
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Language Grove Community Preschool
10.2021 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented workshops for Educators, teacher aids to help them with curriculum and professional devlopment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
Fair Oaks Preschool
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Due to COVID I could not proceed with an experience such as other teachers in this school
- -Took professional development courses/ webinars
- -Worked on Panels, Observations on children's growth via zoom
- -hosted zoom meetings for children
- -Planned activities a week prior to Zoom
- -worked on Campus for a month during Covid
- -Helped facilitate activities with a few children
- -Took Covid protocols
- -Cleaning process opening and closing hours
- -Took children's/parents temperatures
Gallery Facilitator/ Baby and Me Facilitator
Kidspace Children’s Museum
01.2019 - 01.2020
- -Led school groups into museum
- -Facilitated Physics programs and introduce hands on science activities as well as demonstrations on natures plants, insects and other eco friendly facts
- -Played with children in our space play areas
- -Facilitate a Baby and Me class starting from3 months to5 years of age
- -Created age appropriate activities for each group
- -Ordered materials that were needed
- -created an environment in which the parents learned together with their child by participating in activities that will benefit both at home and their developmental growth
Lead Teacher
Rainbow School
01.2017 - 01.2020
- -Developed creative and interactive activities to an average of20-25 students between ages2-5 years
- -Consistently communicated with parents to report student behavior, social and development process, as well as notes on any observed health conditions
- -Implemented program that allowed students to act out characters for story time
- -Lead circle time, sing songs and create educational games for every type of learning strategy
- -Gave new upcoming parents tour of the school
Secretary
G.L Construction Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
- -Managed the receptionist area including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in person request for information
- -Created website for company
- -Established friendly yet professional atmosphere that promoted attentive customer service and respect for coworkers
- -Import receipts used materials brought into Quickbooks
Staff Member
LA'SBEST After School Enrichment Program
01.2013 - 01.2017
- -Activity Planned
- -Office paperwork
- -Supervised children on the yard
- -Created clubs for all children to be involved in
- -Created team building activities
- -Led Science fair, young authors club, took children to competitions/field trips
- -held meetings for parents
- -trained new staff
- -In charge of sign outs/ helping parents with the pick up process
Education
Child development Certificate - Specializing in Preschool
Los Angeles Mission College
06.2017
Internship - 2 year old classroom
Mission Early Education Center
03.2017
Internship - 4-5 year old classroom
Pinewood Early Learning Center
09.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Sun Valley High School
06.2011
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Friendly, organized and talkative personality
- Proficient on Windows (XP, Vista & Windows7, Quickbooks) operating systems
- Proficient on various software programs MS office, powerpoint, Canva etc
- Experienced in creating activities for children3 months to12 years of age
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Staff development
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Student evaluations
Community Service
2009, 2011, Elementary school tutor (2009-2011), Drill team (2009-2011), Drill team coach (2013-2017)
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Language Grove Community Preschool
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Fair Oaks Preschool
03.2020 - 07.2020
Gallery Facilitator/ Baby and Me Facilitator
Kidspace Children’s Museum
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Teacher
Rainbow School
01.2017 - 01.2020
Secretary
G.L Construction Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
Staff Member
LA'SBEST After School Enrichment Program
01.2013 - 01.2017
Internship - 2 year old classroom
Mission Early Education Center
Internship - 4-5 year old classroom
Pinewood Early Learning Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Sun Valley High School
Child development Certificate - Specializing in Preschool
Los Angeles Mission College
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