Kimberly Alzona
Arlington
Summary
Demonstrated a strong commitment to early childhood education through effective lesson planning and engaging activities. Created a safe, nurturing environment that facilitated positive social interactions among toddlers. Maintained open communication with families, sharing insights about their child's development and progress. Passionate about making a lasting impact, dedicated to fostering a love for learning in every child.
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Lead Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School
Alexandria
12.2025 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans for toddlers.
- Created a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supported learning through play.
- Promoted cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development through engaging daily activities.
- Guided children in developing independence and self-help skills, fostering positive social behaviors.
- Observed and documented developmental milestones and communicated progress with families.
- Built strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, daily reports, and regular conferences.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to support school goals and ensure high-quality early childhood education.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom while following all health, safety, and licensing regulations.
- Encouraged creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving through hands-on learning experiences.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy
Alexandria
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to the developmental needs of toddlers.
- Fostered a nurturing and safe classroom environment to encourage positive social interactions among children.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families, enhancing communication and involvement in children's education.
- Engaged with parents and caregivers to provide regular updates on children development and progress.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families, enhancing communication and involvement in child's education.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure a secure and clean environment for all children.
Infant Teacher/ Support
Kinhaven School
Arlington
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Helping children in need of extra support with their work
- Assisted children requiring extra academic support to enhance learning outcomes
- Supervising group activities
- Cleared materials from classroom after each lesson to prepare for next activities.
- Supervised group activities to promote teamwork and engagement among students
- Facilitated group reading sessions, actively listening to students to support their understanding.
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
Arlington
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Communicated with parents and staff to foster collaboration and support for children's learning
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create an optimal learning environment
- Design and maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children
- Supervise children and monitor their safety. Assess children's emotional and social development
- Provided constructive feedback to parents and guardians regarding children's developmental progress
- Provide feedback to parents and guardians on children's progress
- Supervised children, ensuring safety while assessing emotional and social development
Twos Assistant Teacher
Pozez JCC Early Childhood Learning Center
Fairfax
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to develop and implement engaging lesson plans
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans
- Facilitated small group activities in classroom setting
- Ensured a safe and orderly learning environment to support student focus and engagement
Lead Early Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Arlington
Arlington
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed and implemented daily lessons and activities for 2-year-old children.
- Ensuring that the classroom environment meets the goals of the program
- Maintained progress notes evaluating health, behavior, and development of children, supporting tailored learning strategies
- Created a classroom environment that met the goals of the program.
Floater Teacher
Pozez JCC Early Childhood Learning Center
Fairfax
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Adapted to various classrooms and age groups while supporting teachers.
- Facilitated diaper changing and potty training to promote children's independence.
- Instructed children in various subjects based on their learning needs.
- Welcomed families during arrival and departure, and provided substitute coverage for teachers during meal breaks and vacation days
- Clocked in as scheduled helped teacher as needed. Flexibility between rooms and age group
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including trash removal, table cleaning, and floor sweeping
Teacher Assistant/ Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Finding Dreams In Children
05.2016 - 11.2022
- Greet families and child as they walked into the classroom
- Assisted in changing diapers for infants and toddlers to maintain hygiene.
- Prepared lesson materials and equipment to support teachers in effective instruction
- Supervise students on the playground or inside the classroom
- Prepare and serving meals
- Engage in play, assist to put children to sleep, and create a safe environment
- Wash and sanitize toys
- Washed crib sheets and bibs in laundry to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
- Observe and record video, photographic and written observation of children's activities
Teacher Assistant
Easter Seals Child Development Center
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Welcomed each child warmly upon arrival
- Interacts with the children & encourages their involvement in all activities
- Provide a warm, safe and caring environment that kept orderly, clean & appealing
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of daily activities indoors and outdoors that related to the curriculum
- Maintained the health, welfare, and safety of the children.
- Instructed children on proper hygiene practices
- Assist in all mealtime & snack time activities and related record-keeping
- Maintained the daily attendance records.
- Discussing the children's progress to other teachers and parents
- Reading books to the children
- Labeling and organizing learning materials
- Selecting storing and assuming classroom supplies, equipment and materials
- Adapting the available teaching methods to meet the interest and needs of the children
Assistant Teacher
The Congressional School of Virginia
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans that supported children's learning objectives
- Assist in all mealtime and snack time
- Engaged children in creative arts and crafts, enhancing their fine motor skills and creativity.
- Performed general cleaning duties to maintain a tidy environment.
- Supervised toileting and bathroom time, ensuring safety and promoting independence among children
- Provides overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time
- Assist in all mealttime and snack time
- Organized storytime sessions and related activities to foster children's interest in reading and literacy skills
Sub Teacher
Merrifield Academy
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Instructed students in color and shape recognition during classroom activities.
- Instructed students in number and letter recognition through engaging activities.
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills through structured group interactions.
- Facilitated group reading sessions to promote literacy and comprehension skills.
- Instructed students on hygiene practices and proper eating habits for healthy living.
- Planned and organized various group activities, including field trips and storytelling sessions, to enhance student engagement.
- Coordinated group activities, field trips, and creative sessions to enhance student engagement and social development.
- Created and organized educational materials for classroom use.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of classroom facilities and equipment.
- Provided adequate nourishment (snacks, lunches). Provided children and parents with activity schedules; established classroom routine
- Conducted meetings with parents to address student needs.
- Served nutritious snacks and lunches to support student health and well-being.
Floater/Sub Teacher
Northern Virginia Academy
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Taught and guided children in developing good habits and manners
- Created engaging and interactive learning environment for children
- Assist student with assignment
- Assisted student with homework assignments to reinforce learning objectives.
- Performed general cleaning tasks to maintain a tidy environment
- Documented accidents, first aid treatment, and observations in collaboration with parents and staff
Co-Lead Teacher
Easter Seals Child Development Center
12.2006 - 06.2011
- Planned, prepared, and implemented daily activities (indoor/outdoor) related to the curriculum
- Facilitated daily communication with parents through daily sheets, notes, and verbal updates to strengthen parent-teacher relationships
- Drafted detailed weekly newsletters for parents, ensuring clear communication and alignment with director's approval
- Managed mealtime and snack time activities, ensuring compliance with health standards and maintaining accurate related records
- Established a friendly atmosphere by greeting each child with warmth and kindness
- Provides overall supervision of toileting and bathroom times
- Recorded daily attendance to ensure accurate tracking of student presence
Assistant Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
Fairfax
05.2005 - 12.2006
- Experience working with children with challenging behaviors and disabilities
- Developed lesson plans and teaching modules in collaboration with head teacher to enhance student learning
- Changed diapers for infants and toddlers to ensure cleanliness and comfort.
- Prepared and distributed snacks and lunch to children during meal times.
- Supported children with challenging behaviors and disabilities
- Provided tailored one-on-one support for a student with autism, promoting personal growth and development
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodson High School
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ, USASkills
- Lesson planning
- Activity organization
- Sanitation practices
- Parent communication
- Verbal communication
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Multi-tasking
- Team player
- Cultural Awareness
- Empathy
- Patience
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Infant and Toddler Credential.
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education at (Cardean University )
- Certified CPR / First Aid/ AED
- Certified - Adult, Child, and Pediatric
Timeline
Primary Lead Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School
12.2025 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy
08.2025 - 11.2025
Infant Teacher/ Support
Kinhaven School
01.2025 - 04.2025
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
03.2024 - 04.2025
Twos Assistant Teacher
Pozez JCC Early Childhood Learning Center
05.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Early Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Arlington
01.2023 - 05.2023
Floater Teacher
Pozez JCC Early Childhood Learning Center
12.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher Assistant/ Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Finding Dreams In Children
05.2016 - 11.2022
Teacher Assistant
Easter Seals Child Development Center
10.2014 - 04.2016
Assistant Teacher
The Congressional School of Virginia
01.2013 - 10.2014
Sub Teacher
Merrifield Academy
10.2012 - 12.2012
Floater/Sub Teacher
Northern Virginia Academy
05.2012 - 09.2012
Co-Lead Teacher
Easter Seals Child Development Center
12.2006 - 06.2011
Assistant Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
05.2005 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Woodson High School
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
The University of Arizona Global Campus