Mia

Objective:
I want to be a part of this organization and be a part of the bigger picture and philosophies that it holds to. I want to use my education, skills, experience, and love for children to contribute to your team; to utilize my abilities, education, knowledge and experience effectively to help the flow of this environment and to empower children. I also have a great mind for learning and developing new skills.

Achievements and Skills:
• I have excellent communication skills.
• I am very culturally diverse. I love and appreciate diversity. I am half East Indian and half Swedish. But I was brought up into many different cultures.
• I have a very loving and caring approach with children.
• I can adapt to any environment and am able to work well with others.
• I have such a strong desire to work with children.
• I am a creative, imaginative, happy and energetic person.
• I am certified in First Aid and CPR
• I am aware of requirements necessary for NAEYC accreditation
• I am knowledgeable of the Reggio Emilia Approach and am currently studying and taking classes in the approach to further my knowledge.
• Certification from classes taken by Julianne Wurm
• Great personal teaching portfolio available on request.
• Valid California's Driver's License
• Up to date on all shots, physicals, etc.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education- Pacific Union College, 2008
High School Diploma- Loma Linda Academy, 2004

Relevant Experience:

2001-2003 Azure Hills Adventist Church
Childcare, tutoring, event planning and activities

2000-2004 Loma Linda Elementary
3rd Grade Teacher's Assistant
Assisted the teacher, tutored, filed documents, computer work, helped plan curriculum

2002-2004 Kid's University
After School Childcare
Childcare for children ages 5-12, tutored, receptionist, computer work

2005-2008 Loma Linda Children's Center
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Substituted for teachers from the infant program all the way up to the Pre-K classroom, prepared lesson plans and curriculum, planned events, maintained effective environment, connected with children.

2008-2009 St. Helena Discoveryland Preschool
Substitute Teacher
Substituted for teachers from the infant program all the way up to the Pre-K classroom, prepared lesson plans and curriculum, planned events, maintained effective environment, connected with children.

2005-Present Loma Linda Children's Center
Assistant Director
Lead Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher to a 2 and 3 (and sometimes 4) year old classroom, teach, love and guide the children, create lesson plans and numerous fun/exciting themes and carry out emergent curriculum, communicate with parents, work with a team of teachers, and much more!

Other Experience:
Available upon request.








References:

Teddie Hawkins
Associate Director
Loma Linda Children's Center
25228 Shephardson Drive
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 824-4568

Margo Haskins
Director of Early Childhood Education
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Avenue
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-6313

Julie Yamada
Director
St. Helena Discoveryland Preschool
995 Adams Street
St. Helena, Ca 94574
(707) 963-4705

Joelle Reuer
Loma Linda Academy
10656 Anderson St.
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161

Ada Funes
Director
Angwin Discoveryland Preschool
85 Cold Springs Road
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-2092

Jodi Cahill
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515
(951) 217-3698