Mindy Alvarado
Orange,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate early childhood educator with 17 years of experience creating nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environments for preschool and transitional kindergarten students. Skilled in curriculum planning, behavior management, and social-emotional learning. Proven ability to collaborate with families, colleagues, and administrators to support student growth, readiness for kindergarten, and smooth school transitions. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that meet the needs of diverse learners, including English Language Learners and children with individualized learning plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Calvary Christian Preschool
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood standards, fostering foundational literacy, math, and social skills.
- Created an inclusive classroom supporting diverse learners, including ELLs and children with special needs.
- Collaborated with parents through conferences, newsletters, and progress reports to strengthen home-to-school partnerships.
- Utilized DRDP and portfolios to monitor student growth and guide instruction.
- Promoted positive behavior through PBIS strategies, daily routines, and restorative practices.
- Mentored and led in a Lead Teacher capacity, training peers and modeling effective instruction.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
The Creek Preschool & Kindergarten
01.2008 - 2012
- Facilitated play-based, developmentally appropriate activities to enhance cognitive, physical, and emotional growth in ages 4–5.
- Managed a classroom of 12 students with a focus on safety, organization, and positive learning environments.
- Implemented circle time, small groups, and centers to promote early literacy, math, and communication skills.
- Coordinated with teaching staff to individualize attention and meet diverse needs.
- Maintained open communication with families, fostering strong school-home connections.
Education
Child Development Coursework - ECE Units
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA01.2010
Child Development Coursework - ECE Units
Rancho Santiago College
Orange, CA01.2009
Skills
- Early Childhood Curriculum Development
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Play-Based & Inquiry-Based Learning
- Social Emotional Learning Strategies
- Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Parent Communication & Family Engagement
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Proficient in Google Workspace applications
- Instructional & Classroom Technology Proficiency
- Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning
Certification
- CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens
- Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) Training
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshops
CONCLUSION
Dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate, and creative preschool environment that nurtures the whole child. Passionate about partnering with families and colleagues to ensure every child is prepared for kindergarten success.
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Calvary Christian Preschool
01.2012 - 01.2025
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
The Creek Preschool & Kindergarten
01.2008 - 2012
Child Development Coursework - ECE Units
Vanguard University
Child Development Coursework - ECE Units
Rancho Santiago College
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