IVY LUCCO
San Diego, California
Servicing the Southern California Region
(831) 227-3924
ivylucco@gmail
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To work with children in a group setting utilizing my educational expertise.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Management
Milestones Gems & Minerals, Arcata, CA 2001-2003
Managed business independently; maintained inventory; gemology and mineralogy classification; provided educational information; advised clients on gem and mineral identification; acted as a liaison between community and gem and mineral dealers.
Preschool Teacher
Children of the Redwoods, Arcata, CA 2004 – 2005
Designed children’s garden; managed classroom; assisted in preparation and implementation of activities; developed curriculum and facilitated group lesson plans.
Infant and Toddler Music Instructor
Sound Health Music: Wee Make Music, San Diego, CA 2008 – 2009
Promote cognitive, motor, physical, and social development with rhythm, song, and movement; interact collectively with children and parents; provide a safe environment for children to learn, play and create.
Children’s Music & Movement Instructor
The New Children’s Museum: Arts & Education Center, San Diego, CA 2008 – Concurrent
Independently lead private and public classes; develop curriculum that facilitates motor and language development, self-identification, social skills and memorization; use of developmentally appropriate instruments in tandem with song, sign language, and movement.
Trader Joe’s Crew Member
Trader Joe’s Company, Point Loma, CA 2007 – Concurrent
Create a fun shopping experience; actively seek additional product knowledge; train new crew members; multi-task in high paced environment.
EDUCATION:
BA, Child Development Liberal Studies, HSU, Arcata, CA
Certified Herbalist, Northwest School for Botanical Studies, Arcata, CA
Certificate of Proficiency, Instructional Aide/Teacher’s Aide Proficiency Examination, Humboldt County Office of Education, Eureka, CA
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Volunteer, Community Coaching Center; Autism Awareness Benefit, San Diego, CA
Volunteer, The New Children’s Museum; San Diego, CA
Volunteer,A.R.T.S. A Reason To Survive; San Diego, CA