CYNTHIA ALVARADO

(562) 551-0903 | cynthia.alvarado5691@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years’ experience in early childhood and
elementary level environments. Committed to fostering forward-thinking educational spaces to create
inclusive and motivational learning atmospheres that inspire a diverse community of children with
various backgrounds and individual needs to their greatest potentials. Consistently engaged in personal
education and development to remain connected to and in the service of the community, children and
families.

Early Childhood Education Team Leadership Lesson Plan Development and

Child Development Project Management Teaching
CPR and First Aid Certification Community Outreach Bilingual
Staff Development and Training

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelors of Art, Urban Learning, Teaching Credential Emphasis – In Process
California State University, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA

CERTIFICATIONS:
Early Childhood Education, Child Development, CPR and First Aid, ECERS - Early Childhood
Environment Rating Scale, SEFEL - Social and Emotional Foundations in Early Learning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Think Together - AmeriCorps | Santa Ana, CA
2016-2018
Parent Educator (July 2017- July 2018)
Lead Early Learning Instructor (October 2016- July 2017)
● Developed weekly parenting class lesson plans and agendas within Incredible Years curriculum
● Facilitated daily group parenting classes at various sites with up to 16 participants and guided
parents through team building exercises, discussions and activities
● Provided resources and curriculum for ongoing parent success to school site leads and instructors
● Created and lead ongoing professional development trainings for new and current educators
● Attended Think Together partner events and disseminated free educational resources to the
community
● Prepared event materials for Early Childhood and S.T.E.M. conferences and networked with
presenters to source speakers for Think Together events
● Attended Parent Education and Advisory meetings with other site leads to discuss program
effectiveness, implement program improvements and plan upcoming events
● Transcribed PowerPoint presentations, documents and verbal talking points into Spanish
● Visited local community organizations such as WIC and libraries to pass out flyers and discuss
program information, successfully recruiting new parents into the program
● Introduced Scholar and Raising a Reader programs to local site which successfully encouraged more
parents to engage their children in weekly learning and literacy activities at home
● Met weekly productivity goals by creating effectual lesson plans based on program curriculum to
engage toddlers up to 5 years old in learning-based interactivity through music, rhymes and singing
● Accurately documented daily observation notes and learning outcomes in educational management
system and recommended additional education resources tailored to individual needs of children
● Planned onsite special events from inception to completion for parents and children
● Assessed readiness of child to promote to Kindergarten per PALS guidelines
● Maintained accurate daily attendance records and completed paperwork for program drops
● Developed training curriculum utilized in onboarding new Think Together program instructors
● Successfully completed ECERS and SEFEL early childhood certification programs

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Educator, Level 5 | Kidspace Children’s Museum | Pasadena, CA
2013-2016 Promoted from Level 1 through Level 5 Educator
● Created and facilitated musical, sensory and artistic fine and gross motor skills programs in English
and in Spanish for ongoing 8-week Baby and Me and Bebé y Yo early childhood program
● Represented Museum at community events to provide free Baby and Me activities and resources
● Facilitated numerous daily museum programs, including Amphitheater presentations, Art,
Imagination Workshop makerspace, Animal Encounters, Nature Exchange and Garden Explorations
● Knowledgeable in all museum exhibitory to create inviting and fulfilling guest experiences
● Lead science and art Discovery Programs for onsite elementary school and community group field
trips
● Transacted admissions and membership sales in ticket both as well as retail sales in museum store
● Selected as member of Physics Forest Grand Opening team to pilot physics programming for new
exhibit
● Supervised assigned event stations and station volunteers for museum events with up to 2,500
guests
● Directed multiple museum birthday event experiences promoting education through immersive
activities
● Administered minor to severe first aid assistance following museum safety and escalation protocols

Tutor (Volunteer) | School on Wheels | Los Angeles, CA

2012-2014
● Matched with underserved youth to provide weekly hour-long tutoring and homework assistance to
various children in homeless shelters
● Noted each child’s progress by accurately documenting notes in organization’s management system
● Scheduled meetings with parents and teachers to discuss children’s’ progress and needs

Human Resources Management Assistant | CSU, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA

2009-2010
● Assistant to three university Executives in charge of human resources operations
● Organized files and package deliveries
● Accurately entered data into human resources management software

Early Childhood Internship | Tri-Cities R.O.P. | Whittier, CA

2008-2009
● Recipient of Early Childhood Development Certificate
● Facilitated activities and playtime as assistant to daycare leads
● Assigned to various early childhood care facilities and assisted in variety of tasks, as need

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