ARELY GOMEZ
Santa Ana
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Training and Research Foundation
Santa Ana
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the teaching of children within the classroom environment.
- Prepare and maintain mandated records documentation.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, daily headcounts, and required staff-to-child ratios.
- Monitor compliance with child safety regulations, Community Care Licensing (CCL), and California Department of Social Services (CDSS) requirements.
- Support and guide teaching staff with documentation, reporting procedures, and classroom compliance.
- Maintain classroom licensing documentation to ensure compliance with all standards.
- Oversee classroom teaching, ensuring adherence to educational standards and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with program goals and the developmental needs of children.
- Plan and coordinate summer camp curriculum, field trips, and enrichment activities, managing logistics, parent communication, staff coordination, and safety compliance.
Program Leader
Think Together
Santa Ana
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated after-school programming for students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Supervised a class with approximately 20-25 students.
- Served as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor.
- Planned engaging after-school activities, that fostered a positive environment, enhancing their academic and social skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to tailor educational programs, ensured optimal student development and consistent support.
- Mentored and coached students, promoting leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Tracked attendance, behavior, and student progress to support program compliance.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Santa Ana
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Opened and closed registers and completed daily cash reports
- Practiced professional customer service by resolving customer complaints and and ensuring satisfaction.
- Scheduled staff accordingly every day, and coordinated employee breaks.
- Supervised team members, communicated daily goals and ensured all company policies and standards were being met.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Science
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
Irvine, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
SANTA ANA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Santa Ana, CA05-2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Bilingual
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Patience and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Team supervision
- Customer service
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid CPR
- Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Training and Research Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Program Leader
Think Together
01.2022 - 01.2024
Shift Manager
McDonald's
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Science
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
High School Diploma -
SANTA ANA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL