Jessica Castaneda
San Diego,CA
Summary
Kind and compassionate preschool teacher devoted to successfully preparing children to be capable, strong, and resilient . Committed to teaching students respect, responsibility, and community involvement. Creating an environment where children learn through play, exploration, and self expression while also creating a safe and welcoming space.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Price Family Preschool at Temple Emanu-El
11.2019 - Current
- Supervised and engaged children in aftercare programs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and adherence to established routines.
- Effectively managed and supervised a classroom of 12 preschool children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement throughout the day.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with parents through regular, open communication regarding their child's progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
- Planned and implemented daily snack schedules, ensuring a balanced and nutritious selection to support children's health and energy levels.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Designed and implemented activities that fostered social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and empathy through group play and collaborative projects.
- Designed and executed engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with developmental milestones and early learning standards.
- Developed and distributed weekly or monthly newsletters to keep parents informed about classroom activities, upcoming events, and children's progress.
- Attended various professional workshops and conferences focused on early childhood education, including topics such as child development, innovative teaching methods, and classroom management strategies.
Education
Child Development
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CAChild Development
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CAChild Development
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CAHigh School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School
Gardena, CA06.2006
Skills
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Artistic Expression
- Gross Motor Skills
- Music and Movement
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Play-Based Learning
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Professional growth- Apr 2024
- Early years conference- Mar 2024
- Certificate of training- Supporting challenging behaviors in early learning- supporting children's emotional development/Facilitating Child Development and learning- Jan 2024
- Child abuse and neglect mandated reporter training- Sep 2023
- CPR/First Aid certified by A-B-CPR- Aug 2023
- The powerful role of play in education training- Dec 2022
- Ages and Stages: Social-emotional training- Nov 2022
- Child Development Assistant Permit- Jan 2018
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Price Family Preschool at Temple Emanu-El
11.2019 - Current
Child Development
Cuyamaca College
Child Development
Grossmont College
Child Development
Antelope Valley College
High School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School
- Professional growth- Apr 2024
- Early years conference- Mar 2024
- Certificate of training- Supporting challenging behaviors in early learning- supporting children's emotional development/Facilitating Child Development and learning- Jan 2024
- Child abuse and neglect mandated reporter training- Sep 2023
- CPR/First Aid certified by A-B-CPR- Aug 2023
- The powerful role of play in education training- Dec 2022
- Ages and Stages: Social-emotional training- Nov 2022
- Child Development Assistant Permit- Jan 2018
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