Fatima Gonzalez
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Innovative educator with expertise in creative lesson design, problem-solving, and fostering social-emotional learning. Committed to enhancing child safety and promoting positive classroom environments. Dedicated Preschool Teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat and motivated to positively impact students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Preschool Teacher
Amazin Kids Paradise Academy
Paterson, New Jersey
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Implemented curriculum changes to align with educational standards and best practices.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Managed classroom resources, maintaining a well-organized learning space.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Facilitated the development of effective curriculum plans that meet the needs of individual students.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences as needed for student assessment purposes.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Head Preschool Teacher
Little Prints Day Care
Passaic, New Jersey
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Implemented classroom management strategies promoting positive behavior.
- Organized educational activities enhancing cognitive skills and creativity.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment for children's wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records including attendance sheets, grades, immunization forms.
- Developed creative lesson plans for teaching basic language, math, science, art, music and social skills to young children.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the education field to identify best practices for teaching young children.
- Explained appropriate rules, routines and expectations for classroom behavior to students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Hermanas Mirabal
Hermanas Mirabal Salcedo Dominican Republic 07-2007
Skills
- Educational planning
- safety standards enforcement
- Creative lesson design
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Parent communication
- CPR training
- Child safety
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Certified in early childhood education
- Social skill building
- Observational skills
Certification
Child Development Courses-CDA I, II, III, IV. (120) Hours.
Health Safety and Child
Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the Risk of SUID.
NJ Health and Safety Basics: Birth to Preschool.
Child Abuse and Neglect-Mandated Reporting in Early childhood in NJ.
Keeping up to date on Health.
Musical Movements: Using Music to Explorer Math in Children's Literature.
Climb Aboard Quality with Preschool Early Learning Standards.
Come and Get It ,Food Allergies, Special Diets, and Feeding Issues in the Child Care Setting.
Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED,First Aid and Epi-pen training.
Health Safety and Child
Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the Risk of SUID.
NJ Health and Safety Basics: Birth to Preschool.
Child Abuse and Neglect-Mandated Reporting in Early childhood in NJ.
Keeping up to date on Health.
Musical Movements: Using Music to Explorer Math in Children's Literature.
Climb Aboard Quality with Preschool Early Learning Standards.
Come and Get It ,Food Allergies, Special Diets, and Feeding Issues in the Child Care Setting.
Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED,First Aid and Epi-pen training.
Languages
Spanish, and English
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Preschool Teacher
Amazin Kids Paradise Academy
04.2022 - 10.2025
Head Preschool Teacher
Little Prints Day Care
09.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Liceo Hermanas Mirabal