Esther S. Herrera
Hughson
Summary
Passionate preschool teacher dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where students of diverse abilities thrive. Skilled in implementing a curriculum that encourages cooperative learning and play, resulting in a positive and enriching educational experience for all.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Teacher Children’s Crisis Center
09.2024 - Current
- Provided Nurturing support by fostering trust in children exposed to trauma
- Taught social-emotional regulation
- Used creative curriculum to facilitate growth and milestones
Preschool Teacher Associate, Headstart Margaret L. Annear
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Used Learning Genie to record daily observations and collect data for DRDP reports
- Created individualized goals
- Daily health screenings
- Translated for Spanish speaking families
Para Educator Substitute John F. Kennedy School
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported students in the classroom to complete goal work
- Supervised the safety of the student during transitions
- Behavior de-escalation using sensory calming techniques
Extended Care and Thrift Shop Manager Sacred Heart School
06.2017 - 05.2024
- Supervision and safety of students
- Encouraged positive social interactions among peers
- Provide homework support
Center Supervisor Kids Community Campus, LLC.
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored supervision of classrooms, and licensing protocols
- Responsible for enrollment and orientation of new families
- Created staff schedules and coverage
Registered Behavior Technician III Therapeutic Pathways
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Used ABA to help define behavior accesses and deficits in clients with unique needs
- Taught social and self-help skills
- Recorded data and communicated significant changes to the Lead
Preschool Teacher House of Tykes Preschool
04.2012 - 01.2017
- Used curriculum such as social and emotional development to build confidence
- Built relationships with parents and provided support during student's milestones such as potty training
- Used instructional control for the health and safety of students such as transitions from outdoor to indoor
Education
Associate Degree - Social And Behavioral Sciences, Early Childhood Education (17 ECE Units)
Butte College
05.2009
Child Development Site Supervisor
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Child Development, Site Supervisor, Child Development, Master Teacher
Modesto Junior College
12.2020
Diploma - College Prep Track
Canyon Del Oro High School
05.2001
Skills
- Planned curriculum following California Preschool Learning Foundation Standards
- Teamed together to approve age-appropriate activities with the director and co-teachers
- Incorporated monthly health and safety topics such as “what to do during a fire”
- Adapted toys such as plastic bottles and weighted dolls to provide sensory and tactile fulfillment
- Created incidental teaching by using objects or situations naturally occurring in the environment
- Upheld the health and safety of the children at all times by following ratio standards, diligent diaper-changing procedures, and illness monitoring
- Supported focus and attention span through transitional songs, movement, games, and assigned jobs
- Build trust and security by providing a structured routine and learning expectations
- Maintained clear and consistent communication with parents about preschool practices, student expectations, and licensing protocols
- Provided references and resources when a student showed signs of progression towards a milestone, such as potty training
Certification
American Heart Association
- Infant, child, adult first aid and CPR,
Certification exp. 2025-07
- EMSA Health, Safety, Nutrition, & Lead Poisoning
Lifetime Certification issued 2023-06
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respite Teacher Children’s Crisis Center
09.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher Associate, Headstart Margaret L. Annear
08.2024 - 11.2024
Para Educator Substitute John F. Kennedy School
03.2024 - 06.2024
Center Supervisor Kids Community Campus, LLC.
05.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Behavior Technician III Therapeutic Pathways
05.2022 - 05.2023
Extended Care and Thrift Shop Manager Sacred Heart School
06.2017 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher House of Tykes Preschool
04.2012 - 01.2017
Child Development, Site Supervisor, Child Development, Master Teacher
Modesto Junior College
Diploma - College Prep Track
Canyon Del Oro High School
Associate Degree - Social And Behavioral Sciences, Early Childhood Education (17 ECE Units)
Butte College
Child Development Site Supervisor
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
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