Destiny Rago
West Covina
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with several years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
West Covina
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance social and emotional skills.
- Created engaging lesson plans that fostered children's cognitive growth.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all students.
- Facilitated classroom activities that stimulated physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and learning goals.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and KinderCare standards, enhancing education quality.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Medical Assistant
Optum
Glendora
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Supported healthcare providers during patient examinations and medical procedures to enhance care delivery.
- Collected and recorded patient medical histories and vital signs to ensure accurate patient assessments.
- Managed patient flow, scheduled appointments, and greeted visitors to create a welcoming environment.
Server
Olive Garden
Whittier
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment, enhancing guest experience.
- Took orders and ensured accuracy of food and beverage requests, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely meal delivery.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service protocols, fostering consistent service quality.
- Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA01-2019
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent-staff communication
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational multitasking
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Optum
01.2023 - 03.2023
Server
Olive Garden
01.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Los Angeles College