Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Sonia Alvarado

Hawthorne

Summary

To secure a position that fully utilizes my skills and experience, while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Versatile preschool teacher offering several-year background in early childhood development. Versed in developing creative program activities and tracking child progress. Reliable, friendly professional with outstanding conflict mediation, communication and organizational abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher
05.2022 - Current
  • I developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversations and formal conferences.
  • Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Supported a well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals needing additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Address behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Working with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Created a safe and nurturing environment for preschoolers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional, and physical skills.

Global Aviation
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • I provide customer service and answer customers' inquiries.
  • I assist airline managers with time management.
  • I keep track of who and when a person goes inside an aircraft.
  • I also help with the ramp, ensuring everyone is doing what they should.
  • I search for a plane for safety reasons to prevent any catastrophe.

Security Guard

Securitas
09.2015 - 05.2018
  • I provide customer service and answer customers’ inquiries.
  • I also protect the company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.
  • I observe and report any signs of crime or disturbances, take accurate notes of unusual occurrences, and monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicles.

Assistant Teacher

Craig Williams Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • At Craig Williams Elementary School, I was allowed to assist students with homework help, tutoring, reading, recreation, and correcting paperwork.
  • I assist with interpretation in Spanish in the field and help single mothers with school meeting appointments.

Education

Associate's - Early Childhood Development

Long Beach City College
01.2027

High School Diploma -

Paramount High School
06.2013

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Effective communication
  • Behavior assessment
  • Parent engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom organization

References

Available upon request

Volunteer Experience

Assistant Teacher, Craig Williams Elementary School, 08/01/11, 06/01/12, Assisted students with homework help, tutoring, reading, recreation, and correcting paperwork, Assisted with interpretation in Spanish in the field, Helped single mothers with school meeting appointments

Certification

  • Teacher Associates
  • Teacher Assistance

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher
05.2022 - Current

Global Aviation
06.2018 - 09.2021

Security Guard

Securitas
09.2015 - 05.2018

Assistant Teacher

Craig Williams Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2012

Associate's - Early Childhood Development

Long Beach City College

High School Diploma -

Paramount High School
Sonia Alvarado