Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Teacher
Bernadette Paul

Bernadette Paul

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Kids Planet Preschool
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Lead Teacher

Steps Ahead Learning Center
09.2013 - 06.2024
  • 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.

Preschool Teacher

Innovation Child Care
02.2010 - 08.2013
  • Maintaining consistent academic growth for all children through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Communicating with children frequently and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress increased their satisfaction.
  • Activities that teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • To accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education, differentiated instruction techniques were developed.

Daycare Assistant

Futures Child Development Center
07.2009 - 12.2009
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Supported emotional growth by teaching empathy, conflict resolution techniques, and effective communication strategies.
  • Improved language skills in young learners by introducing storytelling sessions and interactive reading exercises.

Private Nanny

Nanny for Kristie Cronic
04.2008 - 07.2009
  • Watched total of 3 children.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.

Assistant Teacher

La Petite, Taylor Ranch
03.2007 - 04.2008
  • Worked with young children in a classroom starting at the age of two.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to children, resulting in improved academic performance.

Daycare Assistant

Caring Hands Daycare
08.2006 - 02.2007
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance from children from ages 0-12 children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

YMCA Preschool
08.2005 - 08.2006
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address challenging behaviors, teaching students essential social-emotional skills.
  • Enhanced children's cognitive development by implementing age-appropriate and stimulating activities.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

My Favorite Place
06.2002 - 06.2005
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.

Education

High School Diploma - General High school Curriculum

Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern New Mexico University

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Age-appropriate assessment
  • Bilingual in English & Spanish
  • Early childhood education

Certification

C.P.R first aid certification, 12/23/25, early care education and family support, 45 hours entry level course: foundations in the seven basic competencies.

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Kids Planet Preschool
07.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

Steps Ahead Learning Center
09.2013 - 06.2024

Preschool Teacher

Innovation Child Care
02.2010 - 08.2013

Daycare Assistant

Futures Child Development Center
07.2009 - 12.2009

Private Nanny

Nanny for Kristie Cronic
04.2008 - 07.2009

Assistant Teacher

La Petite, Taylor Ranch
03.2007 - 04.2008

Daycare Assistant

Caring Hands Daycare
08.2006 - 02.2007

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

YMCA Preschool
08.2005 - 08.2006

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

My Favorite Place
06.2002 - 06.2005

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern New Mexico University

High School Diploma - General High school Curriculum

Las Cruces High School
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