Emily Mejia
Los Angeles
Summary
Passionate and dedicated childcare professional with a proven track record of implementing engaging and educational activities that enhanced children's cognitive and motor skills. Skilled in maintaining a safe and clean environment, effectively communicating with parents, and addressing concerns to ensure high parent satisfaction. Committed to promoting children's social and emotional well-being, creating nutritious meal plans, and fostering a collaborative work environment to drive team morale and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Asteme Learning Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Kept track of evaluations and paperwork
- Coordinated school events like family nights or field trips to build community connections between families, teachers, and administrators.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
Jovie Childcare
Babysitter
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with difficult situations involving children.
- Remained alert at all times to ensure the safety of each child under my supervision
- Built strong relationships with families through open communication and trustworthiness.
- Provided attentive care to young children including feeding, bathing, dressing, playing games, reading stories.
- Planned fun activities as outdoor playtime or arts and crafts projects that would help promote physical development.
Hey Tutor
Lead Tutor
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Humble Hearts Academy
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports
- Developed strong relation ships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up to date on best practices in early childhood education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State Los Angeles University
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Child psychology expertise
- Parent and caregiver training
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social skills development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
Certification
- First Aid CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Asteme Learning Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025
Jovie Childcare
Babysitter
08.2021 - 12.2023
Hey Tutor
Lead Tutor
06.2019 - 08.2021
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Humble Hearts Academy
01.2018 - 05.2019
- First Aid CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State Los Angeles University