Ileana Corrales
Corona
Summary
Dedicated education professional with proven ability to create nurturing, creative, and stimulating environments for young learners. Known for developing tailored curriculum that supports both academic and social growth. Excels in collaborative team settings and adapts seamlessly to evolving educational needs, ensuring positive impact on student development.
Proven ability to develop and nurture genuine and strong relationships with the families/care givers of my students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mark Community Preschool
Newport Beach, CA
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to support diverse student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
- Coordinated classroom activities that promoted social skills and collaboration among peers.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing feedback to parents and guardians.
- Established routines that encouraged a safe and structured classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum standards with developmental milestones for early learners.
- Fostered relationships with families, encouraging participation in school events and enhancing community engagement.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Lead Teacher, Preschool Classroom
Twinkle Tots
Gardena, CA
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social and emotional development.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental milestones and learning goals.
- Assessed individual student progress and tailored activities to meet diverse needs.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Lead Cashier
Old Navy, Gap Inc.
Mission Viejo
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised daily cash handling operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at checkout.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers on company policies and customer service standards.
- Implemented inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer with diligent attention to detail and accurate counting practices.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Resolved customer complaints empathetically yet professionally, salvaging potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Oversaw the cleanliness and organization of the front-end area, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies, and sales goals.
- Managed high volume sales periods effectively, ensuring prompt service during peak hours.
- Mentored junior cashiers in the proper handling of difficult situations, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Handled complex returns or exchanges swiftly, streamlining processes that ensured minimal disruption to customers'' shopping experiences.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Sales Associate
Old Navy, Gap
Downey, CA
10.2012 - 06.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective communication and product knowledge.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to drive product appeal and sales performance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
- Implemented promotional displays, increasing product visibility during key sales events.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Teacher's Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported individual student needs through tailored instruction and encouragement.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring all materials were readily available for lessons.
- Mentored students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to improved comprehension and retention of material.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce key concepts and provide targeted support for diverse learners.
- Coordinated with special education professionals to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with learning challenges.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach05-2017
General Education & A.A. For Transfer - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA12-2015
Skills
- Adaptability
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Work Ethic
- Collaboration
- Health and safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Horseback Riding
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Photography
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mark Community Preschool
11.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Teacher, Preschool Classroom
Twinkle Tots
10.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Cashier
Old Navy, Gap Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher's Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
01.2015 - 05.2017
Sales Associate
Old Navy, Gap
10.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Long Beach
General Education & A.A. For Transfer - Psychology
Long Beach City College