Alondra Rivera

702 Arthur Ave

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
(787)966-6728
alondra10172000@gmail.com

Objective: I am seeking a position within the field of Early and Elementary Childhood
Education

Education
Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center
2925 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Completion date:
Course of Study: Early Childhood Education

Home High School

2001 Concert Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Competencies / Skills
 Workplace readiness skills including positive work ethic, teamwork, creativity and resourcefulness,
effective communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
 Identifying management strategies for balancing work and family roles.
 Provide a positive, safe and healthy learning environment by knowing:
o Ways to manage physical space to maintain a developmentally appropriate learning
environment for each child
o Strategies to teach children personal health, safety and sanitation habits
o Signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect
o Emergency, safety and security procedures
 Promoting physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development by knowing:
o Developmental needs of a child
o Developmentally appropriate practices that promote children’s growth and development
o Problem-solving and interpersonal skills that are practiced with children to promote positive
productive relationships and intellectual growth
o Appropriate ways for guiding children’s behavior
 Creating a curriculum responsive to a participant’s needs by:
o Planning developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all curriculum areas
o Analyzing a curriculum that incorporates a child’s language, learning styles, home
experiences, and cultural values into learning experiences
o Using a variety of methods to accommodate each child’s learning style
o Providing learning centers that encourage a child’s interests, exploration, discovery, and
development
o Creating a schedule of activities, routines and transitions
 Promoting positive and productive relationships with families by knowing:
o Strategies for constructive and supportive interactions that promote family partnerships
o Ways to share information with parents/guardians regarding developmental topics and
concerns related to children

Work or Volunteer Experience

Teacher Assistant, Tech Center Preschool, Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center,
Teacher/ Teacher Aide, Sandpiper Montessori School

Volunteer Work
Intership at Landstown Elementary School (72 hours)
Activities / Awards

Nocti Certification
WRS Certification
W!SE Certification

References

Daphne Lovely & Lisa Embrey

 Tech center Preschool
Jackie Phillips
 Sandpiper Montessori School