Suong T Le
SUONG LE, M.A.
La Mesa, California ?------------ ? ------------ ? ------------/in/suong-l-699649118
Summary of Qualification
Excellent educational credentials and hands-on experience in the field of Early Childhood Education and working with diverse populations. I aspire to combine my educational background experience in core values of social justice, inclusion, and diversity and also to serve as a support and advocate for those in underserved populations. Along with my solid skills in working with a diverse population to meet the services of others, I have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills.
Educational Background
M.A. Human Development Concentration in Leadership in Education & Human Services
Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA, June 2019
B.A. Child Development Specialization in Administration in Early Childhood Education
California State University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, September 2013
Introduction to Family Engagement in Education Certificate
HarvardX (Online), October 2020
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, and Health & Safety Training, Site Supervisor Permit
A member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Language Skills: Native in English and Vietnamese
Professional Experience
Educational Enrichment Systems | Vista, CA October 2019 - August 2020
Preschool Lead Teacher / Site Supervisor
•Supervised teachers, instructional assistants, and volunteers in facilitating projects in classroom planning and implementation
•Applied a team approach and continuity of care in order to implement the individual goals and objectives that are set for each child through their Individual Education Program (IEP) and developmental assessment.
•Worked with of ASQ: SE-2 and ASQ-3 tools for parents to fill out questionnaires, to track their child’s developmental growth and social emotional development
•Planned and implemented The Creative Curriculum by addressing all important areas of learning for children, a summary of findings and the California Department of Education’s Learning Foundation as a basis
•Worked with all teaching staff and Director to ensure the individual needs of children are met and the appropriate evidence is collected for Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)
•Prepared and conducted parent-teacher conferences and communicated the child’s educational learning and developmental growth to parents
•Scheduled and managed weekly team meetings to connect with colleagues and to address any important information about the school
•Leveraged strong hands-on experience of computer skills (DRDP Online, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Jive, Zoom, and Pinwheel)
•Supported families to navigate community resources to help them achieve their outcome goals
Pacific Oaks Children’s School | Pasadena, CA August 2016 - June 2019
Preschool Lead Teacher
•Led, coached, and supervised teachers, substitute teachers, and student teachers in the classroom to achieve their goals
•Performed administrative tasks with newsletters, communication to parents via Outlook email, and Kindergarten applications
•Attended and participated in community events to support the school and build lifelong relationships
•Coordinated with parents/guardians to discuss child’s progress and needs to determine solutions
Children’s Center at Caltech | Pasadena, CA November 2013 - July 2016
Infant and Toddler Senior Teacher
•Leveraged strong knowledge of Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Curriculum, NAEYC, Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC), Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), and (DRDP)
•Planned, taught, and implemented the STEM curriculum in the classroom and provided meaningful interactions with primary and secondary children in group care.
•Conducted parent-teacher conferences and continually communicated the child’s progress to parents.
•Created PowerPoint slide show and designed a classroom yearbook for the school and families
•Attended workshops and conferences to promote professional growth
Pacific 9 Transportation, Inc. | Long Beach, CA July 2011 - December 2013
Accounting Associate
•Prepared driver pay approval and performed other tasks and duties (filing, sorting, operating scanner and copy machine, and working with Microsoft Word and Excel) necessary to support the accounting department
Volunteer Experience
Memorial Care Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital | Long Beach, CA December 2015 - February 2017
Child Life Department
•Greeted and interacted with inpatients and outpatients on the many units and playrooms.
•Supported families one-on-one in the hospital to cope with hospitalization, illness, and disability
•Assisted patients to regain the sense of control they have lost
•Offered expressive therapeutic outlets such as art, music, and storytelling to patients at the hospital
SUONG LE, M.A.
La Mesa, California ?------------ ? ------------ ? ------------/in/suong-l-699649118
Summary of Qualification
Excellent educational credentials and hands-on experience in the field of Early Childhood Education and working with diverse populations. I aspire to combine my educational background experience in core values of social justice, inclusion, and diversity and also to serve as a support and advocate for those in underserved populations. Along with my solid skills in working with a diverse population to meet the services of others, I have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills.
Educational Background
M.A. Human Development Concentration in Leadership in Education & Human Services
Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA, June 2019
B.A. Child Development Specialization in Administration in Early Childhood Education
California State University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, September 2013
Introduction to Family Engagement in Education Certificate
HarvardX (Online), October 2020
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, and Health & Safety Training, Site Supervisor Permit
A member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Language Skills: Native in English and Vietnamese
Professional Experience
Educational Enrichment Systems | Vista, CA October 2019 - August 2020
Preschool Lead Teacher / Site Supervisor
•Supervised teachers, instructional assistants, and volunteers in facilitating projects in classroom planning and implementation
•Applied a team approach and continuity of care in order to implement the individual goals and objectives that are set for each child through their Individual Education Program (IEP) and developmental assessment.
•Worked with of ASQ: SE-2 and ASQ-3 tools for parents to fill out questionnaires, to track their child’s developmental growth and social emotional development
•Planned and implemented The Creative Curriculum by addressing all important areas of learning for children, a summary of findings and the California Department of Education’s Learning Foundation as a basis
•Worked with all teaching staff and Director to ensure the individual needs of children are met and the appropriate evidence is collected for Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)
•Prepared and conducted parent-teacher conferences and communicated the child’s educational learning and developmental growth to parents
•Scheduled and managed weekly team meetings to connect with colleagues and to address any important information about the school
•Leveraged strong hands-on experience of computer skills (DRDP Online, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Jive, Zoom, and Pinwheel)
•Supported families to navigate community resources to help them achieve their outcome goals
Pacific Oaks Children’s School | Pasadena, CA August 2016 - June 2019
Preschool Lead Teacher
•Led, coached, and supervised teachers, substitute teachers, and student teachers in the classroom to achieve their goals
•Performed administrative tasks with newsletters, communication to parents via Outlook email, and Kindergarten applications
•Attended and participated in community events to support the school and build lifelong relationships
•Coordinated with parents/guardians to discuss child’s progress and needs to determine solutions
Children’s Center at Caltech | Pasadena, CA November 2013 - July 2016
Infant and Toddler Senior Teacher
•Leveraged strong knowledge of Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Curriculum, NAEYC, Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC), Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), and (DRDP)
•Planned, taught, and implemented the STEM curriculum in the classroom and provided meaningful interactions with primary and secondary children in group care.
•Conducted parent-teacher conferences and continually communicated the child’s progress to parents.
•Created PowerPoint slide show and designed a classroom yearbook for the school and families
•Attended workshops and conferences to promote professional growth
Pacific 9 Transportation, Inc. | Long Beach, CA July 2011 - December 2013
Accounting Associate
•Prepared driver pay approval and performed other tasks and duties (filing, sorting, operating scanner and copy machine, and working with Microsoft Word and Excel) necessary to support the accounting department
Volunteer Experience
Memorial Care Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital | Long Beach, CA December 2015 - February 2017
Child Life Department
•Greeted and interacted with inpatients and outpatients on the many units and playrooms.
•Supported families one-on-one in the hospital to cope with hospitalization, illness, and disability
•Assisted patients to regain the sense of control they have lost
•Offered expressive therapeutic outlets such as art, music, and storytelling to patients at the hospital