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LIANA PARRA

Whittier

Summary

A caring and knowledgeable Early Childhood educator dedicated to laying the groundwork for lifelong learning through fostering speech development. Committed to creating an encouraging environment where each child can flourish both academically and socially. Skilled in classroom management, problem solving, team collaboration who has a strong work ethic. Boosts learning by being flexible and consistent. Cultivates strong partnerships with parents and fellow educators to ensure a collaborative approach to children's holistic development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

East Whittier Presbyterian Church School
12.2023 - Current
  • Promoted self-expression by demonstrating understanding, flexibility, and positive reinforcement
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons and activities
  • Fostered children to learn through play and exploration with a focus on joint attention

Speech Languange Pathology Assistant Intern

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02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding confidentiality and ethical treatment procedures.
  • Provided supervision during structured play activities designed to promote language acquisition within young clients.
  • Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
  • Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant- Intern

Cerritos College
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Improved adult patient speech clarity and fluency with customized exercises and repetitive practice sessions.
  • Elevated patient confidence in social settings by improving pragmatic language skills through role-playing and social stories.
  • Developed innovative therapy exercises that effectively targeted patients'' specific areas of difficulty and helped them achieve their goals more efficiently.

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Orange County Head Start
08.2019 - 06.2023
  • Supported children to navigating challenges independently, fostered confidence and pre-academic abilities
  • Modeled positive behavior to promote self-esteem, independence and respect among children
  • Implemented engaging speech focused experiences through creative interaction with the curriculum

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Cerritos College
Cerritos, California
12.2025

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Studies

Cal State Channel Islands University
Camarillo, California
12.2015

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood development
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Timeline

Speech Languange Pathology Assistant Intern

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02.2025 - 04.2025

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant- Intern

Cerritos College
02.2025 - 04.2025

Preschool Teacher

East Whittier Presbyterian Church School
12.2023 - Current

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Orange County Head Start
08.2019 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Studies

Cal State Channel Islands University

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Cerritos College

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