Candice Orellana
Aberdeen
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Save the Children
Aberdeen
08.2023 - Current
- Observed, documented, and reported student progress in areas such as language development, motor skills, and social behavior.
- Established classroom rules and expectations for behavior according to Early Head Start guidelines.
- Implemented behavior management strategies when necessary to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Facilitated group activities designed to enhance cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Adapted lessons based on each child's learning style while meeting their individual needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
Assistant Teacher
TEAM, Inc.
Ansonia
11.2013 - 09.2021
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
ECE CDA PREP
Ellis College
Online06-2009
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Enrollment Management
- Goal Setting
- Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Educational Materials Development
- Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Implementation
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Coordinating With Teachers and Specialists
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Early Childhood Development
- Hands-On Learning
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Data Confidentiality
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- District Standards
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Student Records Management
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Relationship Building
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Computer Proficiency
- Data Entry
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Save the Children
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
TEAM, Inc.
11.2013 - 09.2021
ECE CDA PREP
Ellis College