Lorena G. Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

-Demonstrated autonomy in managing workload and building personal schedules to effectively meet job responsibilities.-Proficient in scheduling and leading meetings, ensuring all necessary staff are involved and objectives are met.-Collaborated with colleagues to organize and facilitate training and presentations.-Proactively contributed to team efforts by sharing insights, ideas, and best practices during collaborative sessions.-Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in a dynamic work environment.-Exhibited strong problem-solving skills, efficiently addressing challenges and finding solutions to support children's social-emotional development.-Developed and maintained positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, facilitating clear and effective interaction with diverse audiences.-Proficient in data collection and analysis, utilizing information to inform decision-making and improve outcomes for children and families.-Committed to professional development, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance skills and stay updated on best practices in early childhood education and social-emotional development.-Conducted Social Emotional Supports: Classroom Observation quarterly to ensure the application of social-emotional support strategies.-Trained teaching staff on positive behavior intervention strategies, including replacement behaviors, through Behavior Skills Training (BST).

Mountain View, California, United States

-Developed and delivered developmentally appropriate, engaging curriculum and activities tailored to the unique needs and interests of children.-Implemented an anti-bias and anti-racism curriculum in the classroom to foster inclusivity and cultural awareness among children.-Provided individualized support to children, recognizing and responding to their specific strengths, needs, and developmental stages.-Maintained a safe, organized, and stimulating classroom environment that encouraged creativity, social interaction, and cognitive development.-Actively communicated with parents and guardians, sharing insights into children's progress via weekly emails, addressing concerns, and providing feedback on child development.-Documented children's progress and achievements through Learning Stories. Maintain a digital and physical portfolio for each child under my care.-Ensured compliance with Google's Child Safety Guidelines and implemented the highest safety and security standards.-Collaborated effectively with fellow teachers, program director, and specialists to create a cohesive and inclusive learning community, sharing insights, resources, and ideas.-Created and maintained templates and resources for classroom activities and assessments using Google Slides, Sheets, and Decks to streamline and optimize educational materials.-Embraced innovation and technology to enhance the learning experience while maintaining a balanced and holistic approach to education.-Promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment where all children felt valued and respected.

San Francisco County, California, United States

-Implement developmentally appropriate practices based on recognized frameworks (such as Creative Curriculum, CSEFEL, PITC Principles) that acknowledge and honor the unique developmental needs and diversity of the program's children, families, and staff.-Ensure the safety of all children by closely supervising and monitoring them at all times, maintaining clear visibility to be accountable for their well-being.-Plan, oversee, and assess the performance of classroom staff, including substitutes and volunteers, on an ongoing basis.-Complete required paperwork and tasks in a timely manner, including curriculum development, screenings, assessments and referrals, progress notes and goals, maintenance of children's files, database and tracking reports, home visits, parent meetings and conferences, in-kind documentation, time sheets, and equipment and supply inventories.-Foster a collaborative team environment by encouraging problem-solving, actively participating in site meetings and case conferences, accepting supervision, and working closely with the Program -Supervisor, Program Director, and other staff members.-Contribute to the continuous development and evaluation of the center's goals and objectives.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Create and implement a quality curriculum that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, health needs of each child outlined by a play-based curriculum framework.***Please refer to Preschool Teacher role which held similar responsibilities tailored and adapted to the age group and needs of the children.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Classroom support, assisting lead teachers in implementing lesson plans and activities.-Supervising children to ensure their safety and well-being.-Providing individual or group support to children who require assistance.-Assisting with behavior management and promoting positive behavior.-Maintaining accurate records of attendance, incidents, and observations.-Communicating effectively with lead teachers, parents, and staff members.-Organizing and maintaining a clean learning environment.

San Francisco Bay Area

Master'S Degree, Instructional Design And Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Child Development And Adolescence With A Focus On Community, Health, And Social Services

Minor, Criminal Justice Studies

Associate Of Arts For Transfer Aa-T Child Development And Adolescence, Child Development

Associate Of Science - As, Social And Behavioral Science, Honors