Brenda Herrera
815 Hwy 21 East,Bastrop
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Teacher with a strong work ethic and excellent classroom management skills, successfully fostering social and emotional development at Son Shine School. Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, enhancing cognitive skills and creativity while maintaining effective communication with parents to support children's educational progress.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Son Shine School
Smithville, TX
06.2026 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment adhering to health standards.
- Monitored student behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed individual learning needs, adapting curriculum as necessary.
- Trained new staff on classroom management and educational best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Preschool Teacher
Childrens Courtyard
Austin, TX
03.2011 - 11.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Implemented daily activities enhancing cognitive skills and creativity.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School
Del Valle, TXSkills
Classroom organization
Parent-teacher communication
Lesson planning
Group and individual instruction
Conflict resolution techniques
Schedule creation and maintenance
Storytelling techniques
Excellent classroom management
Effective listening
Inclusive lesson adaptation
Calm and patient
Strong work ethic and dependable
Problem-solving
Creative thinking
Collaborative and Team-oriented
Communicating with parents and teachers
Motivating and inspiring students
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Son Shine School
06.2026 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Childrens Courtyard
03.2011 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School