Hi, I’m
Esmeralda Mejia
preschool teacher
Hobbs,NM
Summary
I am a friendly and energetic Preschool Teacher with seven almost eight years of experience in early childhood education. I am motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities, fostering their well-being and progress. I am well-versed in developmental milestones and activities that promote curiosity and engagement. I am passionate about completing my career with the appreciation of good role models. I have a passion for seeing each child succeed in life, and I hope to be an impact on many more children. I love working with children, teaching them, and laughing with them. As i finish my degree i hope to keep teaching in early education in a community based preschool for many more years i am very loyal to my job and just need a fresh start where all my hard work does not go over looked, i am supported and respected, my loyalty and time well be given to a place that appreciated me and does not take me for granted.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Boys and Girls Club Learning Center- Preschool
Preschool Lead Teacher
07.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping, including portfolios, ASQ-SE, ASQ-3, Quick Look, and Epics.
Planned and prepared activities for 12 students, working alone for several years.
Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and promptly addressing concerns.
Collaborated with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
Provided an open and loving environment where children directed their learning process.
Applied play-based strategies to offer diverse approaches to learning.
Embraced technological advancements to engage and empower children.
Sanitized toys and play equipment daily to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Monitored students’ academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded it in individual files.
Provided one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported them to parents.
Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
Organized class field trips to relevant educational destinations, enhancing students’ understanding of course material in real-world contexts.
Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
I effectively implemented behavior management strategies that minimized disruptions during instructional time while fostering a positive learning environment.
I thoroughly reviewed the facility environment, addressing concerns and optimizing it for children’s safety.
By observing children, I identified those requiring additional support and developed strategies to enhance their assistance.
I strengthened communication skills among students through structured group activities and peer review sessions.
I managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
I achieved higher levels of student participation through interactive teaching methods and engaging materials.
I increased overall student comprehension by differentiating instruction based on individual needs and learning styles.
I motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
I established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning, and compliance with established procedures.
I assisted in the development of school-wide curriculum standards, contributing my expertise in early childhood education principles.
I collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and share best practices for classroom management.
I maintained positive communication with parents through daily conversations and formal conferences.
I maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
I developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
I assisted and supervised 12 children throughout the entire school day.
I ensured that students had ample outdoor discovery time in their daily schedule.
I supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
I utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in the classroom (following the daily schedule and lesson plan).
I implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet the needs of young learners.
I established positive relationships with students and families.
Organized activities to teach preschool children essential learning skills like letters and numbers.
Monitored the classroom to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Protected children in-class, at recess, and off-site using observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote positive student outcomes.
Provided one-on-one support to new preschool children to help them adjust to classes.
Thoroughly familiar with pre-K standards, training, assessments, epics, college courses, and class observations.
Self-taught “The Creative Curriculum” before pre-K and “Frog Street Curriculum,” which I then taught to my colleagues.
Very familiar with Continuous Quality Implementation (CQI) and can create goals for the classroom.
Familiar with Focus consultants and their standards.
Previously served as the lead teacher in a one-year-old classroom, as well as preschool three-year-olds, and currently lead the preschool four-year-olds.
I consistently arrive on time every day and rarely miss work. I have accumulated a significant number of PTO hours and sick days.
I am well-versed in chores, including cleaning up restrooms, the lobby, the outdoors, the kitchen, and the hallway.
I received recognition as the employee of the month.
I am very familiar with Continuous Quality Implementation (CQI) and can create goals for the classroom.
Education
Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
01-2026
Hobbs High SchoolHobbs, NM
High School Diploma
05-2017
Skills
- Artistic expression
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Gross motor skills development
- Training and mentoring
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative teaching strategies
- Nutrition and health
- Outdoor play supervision
- Team building
- Key decision making
- Lesson development
- Childcare requirements
- Classroom management
- Safety procedures
- Curriculum planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Proficient in childcare management software
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Child CPR and first aid
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- I have my Child Development Certificate (CDC) for toddlers and preschool. I am currently a four-year-old lead teacher in the preschool program. I have completed various trainings, both with and without the preschool program. I have also served as a one-year-old and three-year-old lead teacher. For several years, I have excelled in working independently in a classroom and managing it effectively.
Certification
- Child Development Certificate "CDC"
- Dual Language
- LETRS
- CPR
- Food Handling
- 45hr. Refresher course
- Early Literacy Oral Language, phonological awareness
- ECERS-3 101
- Structured Literacy
- The effect of early childhood trauma
- circle of security
- Early Learning Series
- NM E-Pyramid-preschool
- A look at classroom management
- Quality early childhood programs
- Safety and Supervision of children
- Pyramid-reducing Implicit Bias
- Wellness taking care of yourself
- Have about 7-8 classes to receive associates degree
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Drawing and Painting
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as fishing.
- I like trying new recipes and food trends.
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen.
- Reading Books
- Spending time with my husband and two daughters
- I love teaching and helping children meet milestones or further milestones.
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Boys and Girls Club Learning Center- Preschool
07.2017 - Current
Clovis Community College
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
Hobbs High School
High School Diploma
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