Joel Menchaca
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Patient and nurturing Pre-K teacher with 12 years' experience in the classroom, including 9 years in Pre-K. Strong skills in social-emotional growth and creative lesson planning and delivery which foster a positive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
George C. Clarke Elementary, Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Developed fun and engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering a safe and positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and social skills.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Church Ministries
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX05.2003
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Parent communication
- Rich knowledge in various curriculum (Frogstreet, Creative Curriculum, Circle)
- Social-emotional learning
- Compassion
Accomplishments
- Part of George C. Clarke Pre-K team that achieved Highest Student Growth in any FWISD Pre-K team in 2018
- Currently completing 2nd year as an ECSE blended teacher
- Successfully operated a church Children's Ministry (La Viña Fellowship, Euless, Tx. 2002-2005)
Certification
- ESL certified
- CPI certified (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
- Passed art instructor certification (TEA)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
George C. Clarke Elementary, Fort Worth ISD
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Church Ministries
Southwestern Assemblies of God University