Jaime Feria

1400 Goldenbay Ave #100

San Ramon, CA 94582
Phone: (510) 862 8190 E-Mail: jaimeferia@me.com

Objective
Seeking a skills trainer/behavioral therapist position with ACES in the Dublin and San Ramon areas where I may utilize my
patience, enthusiasm, and experience working with children to enhance the quality of life for children and families impacted
by autism and other special needs.

Experience
Site Director, Adventure Time Extended Daycare

Staff development and training, implementing schedules and breaks, enforcing company policies, opening and
establishing new sites, newsletters, curriculum planning, homework/tutoring, creating nutritious menus, auditing, budget
development, and established and maintained rapport with staff, students, and parents.

Teacher/Sports Specialist, Adventure Time Extended Daycare

2000-2007

Developed and instructed age appropriate activities that encouraged healthy development of physical, social, emotional,
academic growth through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, and Spanish and sports workshops. Motivated
children to learn by capturing their interests and building their self-esteem by recognizing their unique individual talents
and abilities.

Preschool Teacher, Fairview Hills Preschool

2007-2012

2003-2007

Directed circle time activities, setup and instruction of learning centers, manipulative toys (fine motor), outdoor activities
(gross motor), healthy hygiene practices, snack preparation and service, potty training, and provided supplemental in
class support for non English speaking students by using a hands on curriculum to achieve language development.

Education
Patten University

2011-2013

B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Family and Child (May 2013)

Merritt College
A.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences (December 2010)
18 Units of Early Childhood Education

Skills

2007-2011

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Organized, Detail-Oriented, and Quick Learner
Patient and Nurturing
Ability to work individually or with a team of teachers
Over ten years experience working with preschool and school age children

References
Upon Request

Jaime Feria
1400 Goldenbay Ave. #100

San Ramon CA 94582

(510) 862 8190
jaimeferia@me.com

June 28, 2013

Greetings,
I am interested in applying for a skills trainer/behavioral therapist position with ACES in the Dublin and
San Ramon areas. I have over ten years of teaching experience, school age and preschool age children,
ranging from teacher to site director. My responsibilities have included curriculum planning, building
life skills, providing safe learning environments, implementing company policies, overseeing and
working with a team of teachers, and maintaining high levels of communication with staff and parents.
I have recently completed a Bachelors degree in Psychology with concentration on the Family and
Child from Patten University and have a strong desire to work with children and families impacted by
Autism and other special needs in my community.
I currently reside in San Ramon, have reliable transportation, insurance, a valid CA driver license, and a
flexible schedule. I am a well-qualified, dependable, and self-motivated candidate for this position with
strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
My goal is to combine my range of experience, educational background, patience, nurturing, and
enthusiasm for working with children to make a positive contribution to your staff and create high
quality-learning environments for the children and their families.
I have attached my resume for your review. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Jaime Feria