Isabel Garcia
Ventura,CA
Summary
My name is Isabel also known as Bella, I am a fun, caring 33-year-old mom of two. I love interacting with children of all ages, and I have previously worked in preschools for the past 5 years. I also enjoy teaching arts and crafts to children and reading to them. It is my top priority to always make your child feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I love to give children a fun learning experience. I understand the great influence caregivers have on children and I do my best to be an excellent example to them by communicating and treating them with respect. I am a bilingual educator that is always willing to teach children a new language. I have worked with toddlers/ preschool and school age children. I am currently enrolled in college and will receive my associates in early childhood education in May 2026. Lastly, I bring a nurturing spirit and I find great value in using encouraging words around the children. I am a passionate individual who would love to meet your children's needs.
Qualified Teacher with background in early childhood education. Demonstrated ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven track record of fostering nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Successfully utilized communication and classroom management skills to support young learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
LEAP
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Responsible for educating, lesson planning, parent teacher conferences, training assistants and student workers, feeding, diaper change, napping children and keeping the area clean and ready for next day's lesson.
- Referring children to services needed (worked with children with IE-P's)
- Plan and organize fun activities, especially arts and crafts.
- Read books to children and help participate in the nap time routine.
- Planned weekly nature walks around the neighborhood.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children throughout entire school day.
Child Development Resources
CDR
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Planned fun activities indoors and outdoors.
- Helped gather evidence for observations for children’s portfolios.
- Read books, greet families, build activities
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Cook/Teacher Assistant
Hope 4 Kids
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for planning children’s menus for the week.
- Preparing meals for children (Gluten Free)
- Started school to move up to teacher assistant and helped lead teachers with classroom set up.
- Prepared nutritious meals for children, adhering to dietary guidelines and nutritional standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Housekeeper
Bella’s House Cleaning
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for giving estimates, general cleaning, deep cleaning furnished and unfurnished homes.
- Move in, move out cleaning, use your own products or client’s products familiar with Eco friendly products.
- Cleaning and maintaining spaces, organizing, changing linens, washing and folding laundry.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Education
Associate of Science - Childhood Development
Ventura College
Ventura, CA12.2025
Skills
- Earned CA associate teacher permit
- Worked with Toddler/Preschool/School Age children
- Experience conducting parent conferences, referrals for children
- Fluent in Spanish- read, write, speak
- Excellent Communication Skills, Punctual, Professional
- Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Volunteered to co-chair and organize Family Fiesta to gain positive publicity for the organization.
Certification
- Lead Teacher, Toddler/Preschool-LEAP, Goleta CA 3 years
- 24 ECE units
- Ventura College
- California Child Development Permit- Associate Teacher
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing, CA 2024
- Professional Development Training Hours– 39 hours
- ECE Workforce Registry
Hobbies and Interests
Excellent writing and verbal skills, skilled artist, bilingual, gym lover, pilates, excellent story time reader, love playing Jenga, can set up outdoor learning experience activities, love outdoor play; mud pies, puddles, water play, love taking nature walks and museums.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
LEAP
10.2022 - 11.2025
Child Development Resources
CDR
08.2021 - 08.2022
Cook/Teacher Assistant
Hope 4 Kids
11.2020 - 08.2021
Housekeeper
Bella’s House Cleaning
01.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Childhood Development
Ventura College