Delia H. Cordova
Broomfield
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at The Academy Early Childhood Education Center, excelling in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Adept at implementing culturally responsive practices and enhancing parent-teacher collaboration, resulting in improved student outcomes. Committed to educational leadership and maintaining curriculum compliance while serving diverse communities.
Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.
Professional retail worker with solid experience and readiness for this role. Adept at handling transactions, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to changing needs to achieve results. Reliable, efficient, and capable of building positive customer relationships.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Academy Early Childhood Education Center
07.2016 - Current
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Fostered positive and respectful environment on bus, setting clear behavior expectations for students.
- Ensured safety of all passengers by meticulously following traffic laws and school policies.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus, documenting any issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Cashier
Target
07.2021 - 11.2025
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer loyalty by participating in rewards program enrollment.
- Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
- Facilitated smoother checkout process, trained new employees on POS systems.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
- Fostered positive customer relations by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Lead Teacher
Primrose School of Lafayette
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Enhanced passenger safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and maintaining a clean bus environment.
- Maintained open communication lines with dispatchers to report any delays, accidents or emergencies encountered while on the road.
- Developed strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation needs for field trips, sporting events, and other extracurricular activities requiring off-site travel.
Group Lead Support Staff
Primrose School at Stadley Lake
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Established routines and procedures that maximized time spent on instruction while minimizing classroom disruptions.
- Implemented various instructional strategies including project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and authentic assessment methods to engage all learners effectively.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units that connected multiple subjects, enhancing overall student understanding.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication, establishing positive relationships with families.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Remained current on local traffic regulations and attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
- Contributed to company reputation for reliability by maintaining an exceptional attendance record and punctuality rate.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring passenger and vehicle safety on all routes.
- Navigated through diverse weather conditions, guaranteeing safe arrival despite challenges.
Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy
09.2007 - 03.2014
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Strengthened team collaboration by sharing effective teaching practices and resources with colleagues.
- Organized and led educational field trips, broadening children's horizons and providing real-world learning opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills, ensuring children knew how to respond in emergency situations.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation needs for field trips, sporting events, and other extracurricular activities requiring off-site travel.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Preschool Bilingual Lead Teacher
Rainbow Tree Preschool
02.2000 - 08.2012
- Maximized student engagement by utilizing a variety of teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced bilingual learning by incorporating culturally relevant materials and activities into lesson plans.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering collaborative partnerships for student success.
- Established a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student-teacher interactions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on bilingual education, staying current with best practices and research-based strategies.
- Strengthened home-school connections by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting informative events about bilingual programming.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and procedures.
- Designed individualized accommodations for diverse learners, ensuring access to quality education for all students.
- Regularly reviewed curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance to student needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to bilingual education, further enriching the learning experience for students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Cashier
Walmart
07.2004 - 09.2007
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Front Range Community College
Westminster, COSkills
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Educational leadership
- Student records management
- Curriculum compliance with Colorado
- Serving diverse communities
- Customer service
- Time management skills
- Cash handling
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Payment processing
- Refunds and exchanges
- POS system operations
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Trained and mentored employees.
- Trained new hires on sales and service techniques.
Certification
- CPR Training
- First Aid Training
- Medication Administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cashier
Target
07.2021 - 11.2025
Lead Teacher
The Academy Early Childhood Education Center
07.2016 - Current
Lead Teacher
Primrose School of Lafayette
08.2015 - 05.2016
Group Lead Support Staff
Primrose School at Stadley Lake
03.2014 - 05.2015
Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy
09.2007 - 03.2014
Cashier
Walmart
07.2004 - 09.2007
Preschool Bilingual Lead Teacher
Rainbow Tree Preschool
02.2000 - 08.2012
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Front Range Community College
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