Esperansa Valenzuela

Objective
Design and provide developmentally appropriate activities that promote and stimulate growth for children and promote family
engagement

Education
Glendale Community College
Child Development Associate; a specialization in Early Childhood Development, 2014

Work Experience

December 2015-Current
Chicanos Por La Causa
Home Base Educator
Implement the Home Based curriculum and socialization activities to promote positive relationships between child and family
while providing education, health, and social services support.
Implement all state and federal regulations, Head Start Performance Standards and Early Childhood Development Content Area
Plans and Procedures.
Conduct developmental screenings using designated assessments including, ASQ-SE, ASQ 3, Prenatal Depression Scale.
Conduct home visits with children, families & pregnant mothers for a minimum of 90 Minutes.
Provide pre-natal support and coordination for pregnant women enrolled in Early Head Start.
Provide community resources to families based on needs.
Provide updated documentation of families needs and goal progress.
Upload and maintain client information in COPA computer system.
Update and maintain Family Partnership Agreement throughout the year with the family. Update school readiness support and
child goal through the year.
Complete weekly observations for each child in caseload and enter documentation into Teaching Strategies Gold.
Track and document childrens health status including physicals, dental exams and immunizations.
Collaborate with Disability Mental Health Coordinator or Specialist family and AZEIP to make appropriate timely referrals with
suspected delay or disability.
August 2013-December 2015
Catholic Charities Westside Head Start
Assistant Teacher
Collaborate with Co-Teacher in creating and implementation of lesson plans using Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum
Collaborate with cafeteria staff with meal ordering and food paperwork.
Collaborate with Education Specialist, Mental Health Specialist, Disabilities Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor on Union
Elementary School campus.
Trained Head Start staff in implementing classroom schedule and routine, inputting and creating childrens developmental goals
and attendance in Child Plus computer system,. Completion of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Early screening
Inventory-Revised (ESI-R), and Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA), and Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG).
Identify and refer children with possible special needs
Meet with parents and guardians on a monthly basis to discuss their childrens progress and needs, determine their priorities for
the children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
Observe and evaluate childrens performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

9507 W Baden St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
480-386-4440
esperansa.valenzuela@cplc.org
hopevalenzuela@hotmail.com

Esperansa Valenzuela
Work Experience

August 2005-August 2013

Teacher Assistant/Home Base Educator
Engage parent in learning, understanding child development and appropriate learning experience for the child to be
implemented weekly within the home. Model and coach parent implementation of planned learning activities that
support child development and school readiness.
Facilitate and collaborate with Family Support Specialist on monthly parent meetings. Maintain parent book and
accurately document parent meeting attendance.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve
professional competence.
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of low-income and risk families,
including dual language speakers.
Provide input on curriculum and prepare classroom activities in accordance with lesson plans
Create and implement a transition plan for children and families fro enrollment.
Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences.
Plan and implement parent trainings.
Assist Teacher with scheduling of educational field trips.
Implement weekly child observations to assess developmental needs.
Assist Teacher with all classroom duties and responsibilities.

Languages
Read, write, and speak English and Spanish

Accreditation

Practice and Implementation of:

National Association Education of Young Children
Arizona Early Learning Standards

Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint

Licenses and Certificates

CPR and First Aid Certificate

Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater Reliability Certificate
Current Food Handlers Card
Current Fingerprint Clearance Card