Hannah Valenzuela
Monrovia
Summary
Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to secondary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and implementing innovative educational techniques. Committed to fostering educational development and success for all students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Instructional Aide
Mayflower elementary
Monrovia
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Helped support the teacher by helping the students with their work.
- Helped the teacher with their prep work.
Lead Teacher
Tiny Treasures Preschool
Monrovia
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Designed creative art projects that helped children express themselves while enhancing fine motor skills
- Created supportive and learning-focused classroom environments to help children achieve developmental milestones
- Modeled positive behaviors to help improve children's self-esteem and social skills
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons and activities
- Assessed individual student progress and adapted instruction to meet their needs
Aide
Tiny Treasures Preschool
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum for preschool students
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime to ensure their safety and well-being
- Assisted in supervision and daily functions of children, fostering enrichment and development
- Created fun and engaging learning activities that focused on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
- Set up materials for art projects and guided children through various creative processes
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different parts of day such as circle time, snack time, playtime, naptime, etc
- Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
Member
Citrus Singers
09.2019 - 07.2022
- I was a member of the Citrus Singers for three years
- Each year, we learned caroling music and performed 50 times in December, including country clubs and a Christmas musical for children every weekend
- We also toured Europe, performing classical music in churches across Romania and Hungary for two weeks
- Memorized lyrics and melodies for multiple songs in preparation for performances
- Assisted with setup and teardown of stage equipment before and after performances
Education
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescence Development
Citrus College
Glendora, CA05-2022
Associate of Arts - Music
Citrus College
Glendora, CA05-2022
Associate of Arts - Theater Arts
Citrus College
Glendora, CA03-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CASkills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- DPR certified
- Creative lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Behavior modeling
- CPR certified
Timeline
Kindergarten Instructional Aide
Mayflower elementary
09.2024 - 03.2025
Lead Teacher
Tiny Treasures Preschool
06.2023 - 09.2024
Aide
Tiny Treasures Preschool
01.2023 - 06.2023
Member
Citrus Singers
09.2019 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescence Development
Citrus College
Associate of Arts - Music
Citrus College
Associate of Arts - Theater Arts
Citrus College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona