Chantell Trujillo
Brighton
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with a strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs. Valued team collaborator with a strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Adept in child development and classroom management, with a proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Adams12 Five Star Schools
08.2022 - 09.2024
- In collaboration with team members, I designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans, learning environments, and daily routines that support positive outcomes for young children
- I facilitated play-based learning opportunities that support individual child goals
- I interacted with children using positive guidance strategies to minimize challenging behaviors
- I used Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines to inform program design and implementation
- I followed guidance from special education service providers for modifying activities and using assistive technology effectively
- I used ongoing authentic assessment to monitor child progress, inform planning and meet district and state reporting requirements
- I prepared learning materials, updated learning centers, maintained classroom supplies and maintained a clean educational environment in accordance with all state and regulatory agencies
- I coordinated with team members to help keep families informed about classroom news and important resources available in the district and the community
- I responded to family questions and concerns
- I scheduled and completed family conferences aligned with district and elementary school protocols in order to share child progress
- I always maintained confidentiality
- I collaborated with early childhood education administration to assist with training, supervise and support early childhood teacher assistants (ECTA) and/or Preschool Site Aides
- I prioritized, scheduled, and assigned work
- This also included high school ECE students enrolled in an approved Adams 12 training program
- I assisted with all areas of physical needs for all students, including performing daily routines, toileting and/or diapering, specialized dietary requirements, and medical needs as delegated by the Preschool Registered Nurse
- I performed clerical duties related to State licensing, Results Matter, TS Gold Universal Screening, Colorado Shines, and other related work
- I met weekly with classroom teams to plan lessons, review child progress, and strengthen coordination of team dynamic
- I participated in required early childhood education professional development activities and maintained up-to-date certification in district and state required areas
- Through the use of district information technology systems, I performed financial responsibilities by submitting timely purchase reports for supplies and materials
- I performed assigned duties pertaining to current and relevant programming models
- I also performed other related job duties as assigned
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Adams12 Five Star Schools
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Implement and assist with instruction and specialized interventions for preschool students in individual small and large group settings following lesson plans
- Prepare materials for classroom instruction
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization including disinfecting and sterilizing common areas and equipment
- Assists with all areas of physical needs for all students, including performing daily routines, toileting, specialized dietary requirements, and medical needs as delegated by the Preschool Registered Nurse
- Communicate with team members regularly to discuss programming and progress for all students
- Participate in all Early Childhood Education staff development training, including but not limited to, district training, Professional Development Information System (PDIS) and Teaching Strategies GOLD Training, as well as CPR and Standard Precautions
- Perform clerical duties related to state licensing, Special Education, and other related paperwork tasks
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
I was on the Deans list and my GPA was 3.85.
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
09-2027
I am currently on the Dean's list and my GPA is 3.6.
Skills
- Classroom management
- Fast learner
- Classroom organization
- Time management
- Child development
- Computer skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Attention to detail
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Preschool Teacher - Adams12 Five Star Schools
08.2022 - 09.2024
Preschool Teacher Assistant - Adams12 Five Star Schools
08.2017 - 08.2022
Parks College - Associate of Arts, Human Resources Management
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
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