Gloria Avalos
Madera
Summary
Open-minded professional versed in incorporating blend of traditional and progressive techniques into daily activities. Facilitates clear communication between children, parents, and fellow staff. Motivated to help each student succeed through personalized lessons.
Compassionate Associate 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.
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Preschool Teacher
Community Action Partnership Of Madera County
Madera
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Childcare Assistant
Superintendent of schools
Madera
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Supported the development of individual plans based on the interests and abilities of each child.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Carried out regular inspections of premises to ensure health and safety standards are met.
- Engaged children in meaningful conversations regarding their day-to-day experiences.
- Provided guidance on social interaction among peers within the group setting.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily activities that support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
Barista Shift Lead
Starbuck Coffee Company
Madera
11.2014 - 01.2023
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment.
- Hosted coffee and tea tastings to showcase seasonal items and boost sales opportunities.
- Established and adjusted ordering parameters to manage inventory.
- Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
- Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
- Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction.
- Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
- Resolved and balanced cash drawers at end of shifts to generate accurate reports for cash registers.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Our House Residential Care
Madera
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
Madera, CA06.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
Madera Community College
Madera, CASkills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- classroom management
- Empathy and student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student assessment
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Volunteer experience
- Women's Ministry Leader
- Childcare Volunteer
Timeline
Associate Preschool Teacher
Community Action Partnership Of Madera County
06.2024 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Superintendent of schools
11.2022 - 06.2024
Barista Shift Lead
Starbuck Coffee Company
11.2014 - 01.2023
Caregiver, Special Needs
Our House Residential Care
07.2011 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Madera Community College