39Xx Olmstead Avenue Los Angeles, CA 900Xx Phone: (323) 295-34Xx Email

Lena Daniels 39xx Olmstead Avenue Los Angeles, CA 900xx Phone: (323) 295-34xx Email: [email protected]

PRESCHOOL TEACHER Highly motivated, experienced preschool teacher with a creative approach to curriculum planning and superlative communication skills SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Over 8 years experience as a preschool teacher with a creative, energetic approach to teaching  Consistently establish and maintain friendly, positive communications with students, parents and co-workers  Skilled in Internet research and locating credible sources of information related to children’s health, teaching methods, child psychology and curriculum planning  Spanish—fluent speaking ability  Artistic drawing ability & artwork planner—samples available  Exceptional organizational abilities—consistently striving to meet & exceed set goals. Solid work ethic, and a friendly, professional attitude.  Exemplary communication skills—adept at clearly relaying information, both verbally and in writing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Preschool Teacher, HG Private School, Los Angeles, CA (1998-present)

. Instruct over 85 preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote cognitive, physical and social development . Maintain daily classroom schedule, which includes learning colors, numbers, alphabets and shapes . Created "Children on the Bus," a 15-minute session which combines dramatic play and learning through music and singing . Designed and use 'hands-on learning' centers for science, social studies, language development & health . Created "poster board story time," where children participate in storytelling by verbally & artistically creating their own story endings . Developed and maintain "Gray Garden," the school garden area recently added to the curriculum with units on plant growth

Artistic Achievements . Develop art projects for holidays & learning units, including leaf painting for fall, zoo trains for "circus day" and rainy day collages for the weather . Create seasonal artwork for hallway and display bulletin boards . Coordinate and design artwork and background scenery for annual "Spring Graduation Program" . Serve as creative consultant for multicultural celebrations, which include Hawaiian, African, Mexican, Italian, & Japanese festivals Lena Daniels 39xx Olmstead Avenue Los Angeles, CA 900xx (323) 295-34xx (Page 2)

PARENT’S COMMENTS

"My child began preschool late, as an older 3-year old. He was only with Ms. Daniels for several months, but she helped make his transition to school so much easier--and fun even! He loves the art & gardening projects, and so do I."

"Ms. Daniels is talented, and brightens up the school with her beautiful artwork." EDUCATION/TRAINING

o Career Certificate of Completion, Early Childhood Development, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA (1998) o UCLA Extension, Westwood, CA (1999) Key courses: “Art In Early Childhood Education,” “Extending Learning Through The Arts,” “Voices And Rhythms From Many Cultures: Storytelling In The Classroom.” o CPR/First Aid Certification o Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet research

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

. Teacher’s Assistant: Alpha School, Los Angeles, CA (1997) . Daycare Assistant: Center for Enriched Education, Culver City, CA (1996) . Teacher’s Assistant: Golden Day School, Los Angeles, CA (1996)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Expertise for functioning independently and in a collaborative environment. Able to bring productive energy and accuracy to both individual and group tasks and assignments.  Memberships: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)