Karen Lorena Pinzon Garcia
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Resourceful and compassionate Lead Educator with extensive experience creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that foster confidence, knowledge, and holistic development in young children. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and promoting emotional and social growth within structured educational settings. Known for being patient, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring educational goals are met while maintaining a safe, supportive atmosphere. Seeking to leverage strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Educator
St Luke's Early Learning Community
03.2025 - Current
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Served as a mentor for new educators, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills across multiple subjects.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3-4 yo students.
Preschool Lead Educator
Kids Academy
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
TODDLER LEAD EDUCATOR
MINIMASTERMINDS PADSTOW
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Monitored the development of each toddler's individual needs through observations and assessments.
Assistant Educator
Papilio Early Learning Ingleburn
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Increased parent involvement with regular communication regarding student progress, concerns, and accomplishments.
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities by providing consistent feedback and personalized support.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills in students by challenging them with complex problems and thought-provoking questions during lessons.
Education
CERT III And DIPLOMA - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
KCA EDUCATION
07-2023
Bachelor of Education Birth To 5
Charles Sturt University
Online03-2027
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Teaching methodologies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Cultural awareness
- Team building
- Wellness promotion
- Empathy and patience
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteering
- Reading
- Fundraising Events
- Hiking
Timeline
Preschool Lead Educator
St Luke's Early Learning Community
03.2025 - Current
Preschool Lead Educator
Kids Academy
06.2024 - 12.2024
TODDLER LEAD EDUCATOR
MINIMASTERMINDS PADSTOW
08.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Educator
Papilio Early Learning Ingleburn
06.2022 - 08.2023
CERT III And DIPLOMA - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
KCA EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Birth To 5
Charles Sturt University
References
- Monica Acosta, Centre Manager,
Monica.acosta@affinittyeducation.com.au, 0403 796 221
- Alice Castrission, Centre Manager,
acastrission@stlukes.education, 0461 546 176
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