Alexandra Paola Estrada
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic educator skilled in child development, behavior management, and effective communication. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4050
4050
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Saint Luke’s childcare
Kansas City
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Infant Teacher
Emmanuel child development
Kansas City
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate activities to foster cognitive and social development.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment to promote health and well-being.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns effectively.
- Created engaging lesson plans that aligned with developmental milestones and curriculum standards.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance communication skills and teamwork among infants.
- Observed and documented children's behavior to identify patterns and inform curriculum adjustments.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through arts and crafts projects.
- Implemented routines that promoted independence during mealtime and playtime.
Teacher's Assistant
Corporatekids
Kansas City
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported teachers in daily classroom operations, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and lessons.
- Provided individualized support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence in their abilities.
- Coordinated resources and materials for lessons, ensuring readiness for daily instructional activities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a respectful and focused classroom atmosphere.
- Organized classroom materials and supplies, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity in lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, fostering strong home-school connections.
Education
MCC Pen Valley
Kansas City, MissouriLaw Intern - Law
Pre-law
06.2023 - 07.2023
Northeast Highschool
Kansas City, MissouriSkills
- Child development
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Word
- Time management
- First Aid/CPR
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Behavior management
- engagement in conversations with parents or directors
- Serving diverse communities
- Youth mentorship
- Cultural awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Saint Luke’s childcare
03.2025 - Current
Infant Teacher
Emmanuel child development
03.2024 - 08.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Corporatekids
11.2023 - 03.2024
Law Intern - Law
Pre-law
06.2023 - 07.2023
MCC Pen Valley
Northeast Highschool