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Overview
Work History
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Disney Musicals in Schools Director
Languages
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Robin Franco

Omaha,NE

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Teacher

Omaha Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
  • Taught students basic academic, behavioral and social skills.
  • Read books to students on daily basis to engender love of stories and model reading.
  • Monitored students with special needs and helped integrate into normal classroom setting.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Front Desk Clerk

The Rose Studios for Youth Artists
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - Current
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Reported facility maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for remediation.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor with problems.
  • Entered customer data into system and updated information when necessary.

Kindergarten, 1st Grade Teacher

Abundant Life School
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups on various subjects.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Concordia University
Seward, NE
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Concordia University
St. Paul, MN
05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Music

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
05.2004

Skills

  • Basic Clerical Knowledge
  • Arts and Crafts Aptitude
  • Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Activity Demonstrations
  • New Program Development
  • Computer Literacy

Disney Musicals in Schools Director

Directed 3 shows from the Disney's Musicals in Schools program at my schools.  45-60 students participated in each show.  Oversaw and delegated tasks for staff and parent volunteers in the areas of fundraising, costuming, props, budgeting, music, choreography and staging.  

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Front Desk Clerk

The Rose Studios for Youth Artists
08.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Teacher

Omaha Public Schools
08.2006 - Current

Kindergarten, 1st Grade Teacher

Abundant Life School
08.2004 - 05.2006

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Music

Concordia University, St. Paul
Robin Franco