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Ivone Lamas

Reseda

Summary

Dedicated Toddler Teacher with experience at Buonora Child Development Center, skilled in fostering language development and social skills through engaging activities. Bilingual and adept at parent-teacher communication, I create nurturing environments that promote exploration and problem-solving. Committed to supporting children with special needs, I ensure a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere. I make sure every child knows they are understood and loved.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Toddler Teacher

Buonora Child Development Center
08.2012 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
  • Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
  • Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
  • Made circletime fun and engaging for the kids. Enjoyed reading books and singing and dancing with the kids.
  • Changed diapers as needed and help children for naptime.
  • I also have experience with special needs kids as in my classroom we had a couple kids with special needs. They received therapies in the school such as speech, developmental and occupational therapy.
  • Im familiar with preparing parent/teacher conferences and discuss about the kid's development with the parents.
  • Im also familiar with doing resumes and getting along with my coworkers and work as a team.
  • Always tried to give the kids love and make them feel safe and understood in my classroom.
  • Motivated children to problem solve on hard situations such as a conflict between two kids.
  • The first 3 years I worked at Buonora, I was a shadow teacher and have experience working with children with autism.

Education

Associates Degree In Child Development - Child Development

Los Angeles Pierce College
Winnetka, CA
06.2011

Skills

  • Bilingual (speak English and Spanish)
  • Progress reporting
  • Circle time management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom organization
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skills development
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Child development expertise
  • Music and movement
  • Storytelling
  • Potty training assistance
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Special needs experience
  • Language development
  • Child safety procedures
  • Active listener
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Special-needs childcare
  • Strong work ethic
  • Fast learner
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Problem-solving
  • Loves children
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Approachable

Languages

English and Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Toddler Teacher

Buonora Child Development Center
08.2012 - 08.2025

Associates Degree In Child Development - Child Development

Los Angeles Pierce College
Ivone Lamas