Jenessy Mercado
Sunnyside
Summary
Experienced in creating supportive and engaging learning environments for young children, bringing a wealth of knowledge in early childhood education principles. Strong focus on effective communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at assisting in classroom activities. Passion lies in fostering positive interactions among students and families, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive educational experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Classroom Aide
Inspire Development Centers
08.2024 - Current
- Executed regular cleaning and disinfection routines for classrooms.
- Promoted healthy habits among students by teaching proper hand-washing techniques, supervising snack time, and encouraging physical activity during outdoor playtime.
- Supported lead teacher in developing lesson plans, focusing on individualized learning for each child.
- Managed student behavior effectively, implementing consistent rules and expectations to maintain a structured learning environment.
- Provided children with opportunities for hands-on learning through art projects, sensory play, and outdoor exploration.
- Assisted in preparing the classroom environment for special events or celebrations, creating festive decorations and arranging materials needed for activities.
- Enhanced document creation and data organization using advanced features in Microsoft tools like Word, Sheets, and Publisher.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Serve as liaison between parents and staff disseminating and requesting information as instructed by staff/parents.
- Immediately report incidents, accidents or unusual situations.
- Performed duties as Center Administration Assistant.
- Facilitated efficient phone call operations.
- Direct parents to the correct administrator for any questions or concerns.
- Conducted printing, faxing, and copying of significant paperwork.
- Contacted parents about students' attendance.
- Ensured compliance with procedures for receiving and releasing children.
- Welcomed parents with professionalism and courtesy.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Inspire Development Centers
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Created Lesson plans.
- Schedule conferences and home visits.
- Communication with parents (bilingual).
- Inputting daily observations of kids performance.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
- Inputting daily routines such as: parent communication, home learning tasks, teacher and parent goals, and student progress.
- Helped students learn basic academic skills such as counting, alphabet recognition, writing letters and numbers.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and daily notes on each child's performance.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
- Established strong communication channels between home and school by responding promptly to emails or phone calls from parents.
Cashier
Little Caesars Pizza
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to guests.
- Made sure that all goals were met at the end of my work day.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Cashier
Jack in the Box
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Daycare Assistant
Spongebob Daycare
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest, and learning time.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
Education
ECE Initial Certificate -
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA03.2024
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside, WA06-2021
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Multitasking and quick decision making
- Tech-Savvy: Microsoft word, excel, sheets, publisher
- Classroom monitoring
- Passion for Childcare
- Self Motivation
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Parental Communication Skills
- Calm and patient
- Activity Planning
- Curriculum implementation
- First aid and CPR
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Preschool Classroom Aide
Inspire Development Centers
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Inspire Development Centers
10.2023 - 08.2024
Cashier
Little Caesars Pizza
02.2022 - 10.2023
Cashier
Jack in the Box
06.2021 - 01.2022
Daycare Assistant
Spongebob Daycare
03.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
ECE Initial Certificate -
Columbia Basin College
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