Claudia Velasquez
Waldorf
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood education at Little Stars of Bethlehem ELC. Skilled in lesson planning and child development, fostering strong relationships with families. Proficient in bilingual communication and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment while tailoring instruction to meet individual needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Little Stars of Bethlehem ELC
08.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
Nanny/Regular Babysitter
Self-employeed
06.2013 - 08.2020
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Shift Manager
Robeks Healthy Eats
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
Shift Manager
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
05.2009 - 12.2011
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
Sterling, VA05-2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Early childhood education
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Child development expertise
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little Stars of Bethlehem ELC
08.2020 - Current
Nanny/Regular Babysitter
Self-employeed
06.2013 - 08.2020
Shift Manager
Robeks Healthy Eats
09.2012 - 06.2013
Shift Manager
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
05.2009 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
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