Carmen Espitia
Panorama City
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher with a proven track record at Bethel Preschool, excelling in classroom management and child development. Fostered strong relationships with families while implementing positive reinforcement strategies, enhancing student engagement and social skills. Developed innovative lesson plans that significantly improved literacy and emotional growth among young learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher / Pre - K
Devonshire Montessori School
09.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Preschool
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Engaged with community by organizing visits from local professionals, broadening students' understanding of different careers.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to parents and staff.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Implemented bilingual program, introducing young learners to second language in immersive setting.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Facilitated connection with nature through regular educational outdoor excursions, enhancing environmental awareness.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Developed diverse curriculum to cater to different learning styles, improving educational outcomes.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Infant Teacher / Toddler Teacher
Village Infant / Toddler Center
04.2012 - 05.2017
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote desirable behavior among infants.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for infant care.
- Fostered independence by encouraging self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, and toileting.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Tailored lessons according to each infant''s individual needs, ensuring optimal learning opportunities for all children in the class.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants to promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
- Organized events and activities that encouraged parent involvement in the classroom community.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and collaboration in supporting each child''s development.
- Maintained accurate records of children''s developmental milestones and prepared detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensured all children felt valued, respected, and included within the classroom by fostering a culture of empathy and support.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored children''s progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles among toddlers effectively.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to ensure a well-stocked learning environment at all times.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
Child Development - Early Childhood Care And Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
Winnetka, CAHigh School Diploma - High School
Cal-safe High School
Cal-safe04.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Preschool Teacher / Pre - K
Devonshire Montessori School
09.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Preschool
06.2017 - 08.2021
Infant Teacher / Toddler Teacher
Village Infant / Toddler Center
04.2012 - 05.2017
Child Development - Early Childhood Care And Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
High School Diploma - High School
Cal-safe High School
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