Mikka Dizon
Daly City,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience teaching students aged 2 to 5 each school year. Expert in creating engaging curricula and fostering a supportive environment that maximizes student potential. Skilled in collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective classroom management and seamless operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
My Little Learning Tree
09.2018 - 12.2024
- Guide a class of eight 2-3 year-olds in developing cognitive,social, emotional, and physical skills, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment
- Design and implement a tailored year-round curriculum addressing each child's individual needs, promoting personalized growth and development
- Monitor and assess children's performance, behavior, social interactions, and physical health, providing targeted support and adjustments to the curriculum as needed
- Create rapport with students and families, establishing trust and open communication
- Provide daily updates to parents on their child's progress,achievements, and areas for improvement
- Collaborate with other colleagues and educators to share insights, strategies, and best practices, enhancing the overall educational experience and consistency of care.
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Spark Of Creation Studio
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Instructed about 40 students from ages 3 to 12 each school year
- Choreographed routines for upcoming performances and competitions
- Ensured a dynamic range of skills was implemented to encourage children to maximize their potential
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
Behavioral Therapist
Center For Learning And Autism Support Services Inc. Class
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Implemented individualized treatment programs for children with autism designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to help master 80 - 100% of the goals for each child
- Teach non-verbal children to communicate by promoting language, behavioral, social, and daily living skills in a fun play setting
- Accurately collected, organized, and monitored data on clients' progress
- Maintain timely communication with clients, staff, and BCBA's every day by submitting logged case notes from Excel, of each session and hours worked to ensure a steady increase in children's progress towards their goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Sciences, Child & Family Focus
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12-2017
Skills
Parent-teacher relations
Staff Management
Early Childhood Education
Progress Reporting
Student Engagement
Learning Styles
Teacher Training
Timeline
Head Teacher
My Little Learning Tree
09.2018 - 12.2024
Behavioral Therapist
Center For Learning And Autism Support Services Inc. Class
10.2017 - 06.2018
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Spark Of Creation Studio
08.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Sciences, Child & Family Focus
San Francisco State University
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