Karime Reynoso
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Eagles Nest Play To Learn Center
03.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
JEME Youth Teacher
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Guided class participants through discussions and activities to build deeper understanding of important topics
- Coordinated special events centered on helping class participants grow closer in fellowship and faith
- Monitored students as young as 13 years old to maintain optimal security and prevent injuries
- Checked classroom areas regularly for housekeeping needs and kept supplies neat and organized
- Organized classroom spaces to offer welcoming and group-focused engagement for learners
- Managed budget for books, supplies, and group outings with careful attention to expenses and supplies
- Chaperoned or drove busses for Sunday morning services and kids' events
- Prepared lessons covering Biblical topics from all books
- Supervised children at retreats and off-site events related to church activities and spiritual development
- Helped classes organize special performances for church services
- Prepared social media postings and site updates highlighting Sunday school activities on church pages
- Used challenging lectures, classroom exercises, and debates to push students down new avenues of philosophical exploration
- Checked classroom areas regularly for housekeeping needs and kept supplies neat and organized
- Supervised children at retreats and off-site events related to church activities and spiritual development
- Prepared social media postings and site updates highlighting Sunday school activities on church pages
- Chaperoned or drove busses for Sunday and special events morning services and kids' events
- Managed budget for books, supplies, and group outings with careful attention to expenses and supplies
- Helped classes organize special performances for church services
- Coordinated special events such as holiday gatherings to boost community interest
CHURCH VOLUNTEER
JEME Volunteer
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Prepared and distributed Bible study guides and worship programs to attendees before and during service
- Ran audiovisual services and recorded events as part of technical support team
- Worked in kitchen preparing meals and snacks for church events
- Organized spaces, teams, and materials for special events such as VBS
- Offered incoming guests bulletins, upbeat conversation, and help with locating church facilities
- Supported individuals going through stressful times by offering counseling, supplies and housing to help them get back on their feet
- Visited with housebound individuals such as the elderly and the infirm to offer physical assistance, social interaction and emotional support
- Coordinated special events such as concerts and holiday gatherings to boost community interest
PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDE
Sam Houston Elementary
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with students in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
- Compiled materials, set up visual aids, and organized supplies for planned lessons
- Assisted certified staff in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and developing student skills
- Used online platforms to assist teachers and distance-learning students
- Secured, set up, and operated classroom technology and hands-on teaching materials and equipment
- Arranged stations and assisted teachers during specific activities
- Prepared administrative reports for teachers by documenting attendance, assignment submissions, and class participation
- Monitored student behavior and maintained classroom order to keep environment learning-focused
- Modeled positive behaviors to elevate classroom standards
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, and papers
- Created and maintained, in coordination with lead teacher, child-centered educational environments
- Observed students during activities and assignments to document their strengths and weaknesses
- Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Taught students about positive social behaviors and skills for building relationships with others
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY INTERN
First United Methodist Church
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisting children during activities
- Covering class and teaching the word of God at children's level for better understanding
- Providing games and activities during children's church
- Communicating with Mrs
- Christina and children
- Assisting at special events
- Learning, observing, and listening how Mrs
- Christina teaches so I can improve and develop growth in that area
- Identified and developed new leaders among adults and students to advance church, culture, and doctrines
- Demonstrated strong leadership by making difficult decisions and willingly undertaking projects with many obstacles
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
Stay And Play II
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Develop friendly relationships and credibility with parents, educating children, playing with them and doing art projects
- Monitored fifteen children, supervised circle time, and playtime
- Training new hired teachers
- Copied material for parents, clients and records
- Utilize appropriate language, interactions and positive discipline so the children can learn
- Coordinate specials national days or special day activities
- Such as decorating and supplying for special craft
- For example, Mother's day, Christmas, Father's day and more
- Praised good choices to encourage students and maintain caring and upbeat classroom environments
- Tracked students' unique needs with proper forms and maintained classroom records
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children's nutritional needs
- Coordinated with administrators and parents to address serious behavioral or care concerns
- Implemented balanced activities allowing ample time for children to learn, play, and rest for proper development
- Introduced babies and toddlers to basic educational concepts by reading and playing with them
- Led songs and games, arts and crafts, and challenged children to work hard to succeed
- Planned activities based on the ages and skill levels of children to advance knowledge of core subjects
- Documented the daily activities, attendance and other information for every child to update facility records and parent review
- Organized activities that encouraged exploration and inquisitiveness
- Supervised children at play and monitored activities for safety
- Maintained the safety and security of every child under care by closely monitoring movements and behaviors
- Built positive and productive relationship with each student to support continued growth and development
- Encouraged children to develop social skills by assigning group projects
- Helped school-age children with homework and prepared activities during summer hours
- Helped preschool-aged students to get ready for kindergarten through storytelling and games
- Assisted children in maintaining proper hygiene
- Observed children to determine signs of developmental or emotional issues and advised parents
- Worked with administrators to develop and improve lesson plans, capitalizing on learning opportunities and incorporating new strategies
- Engaged children with fun crafts such as painting and drawing to expand creative abilities
- Created activities to engage and interest children of various ages
- Balanced daily schedule to provide for sufficient activity, rest, and playtime
- Cleaned and sterilized toys, equipment and play areas every day to protect the children from infection risks
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for kindergarten by introducing basic concepts such as alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes
- Assisted older children in elementary-school homework, including reading, writing, and mathematics
Education
CHILD DEVELOPMENT A.A.S -
Navarro college
05.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Corsicana High School
06.2020
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Organized
- Coordination
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork
- Punctual
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Training in food handling preparation
- Curriculum Planning
- Group and individual instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Eagles Nest Play To Learn Center
03.2022 - Current
PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDE
Sam Houston Elementary
08.2021 - 02.2022
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
JEME Youth Teacher
12.2020 - 04.2022
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY INTERN
First United Methodist Church
10.2020 - 01.2022
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
Stay And Play II
04.2020 - 07.2021
CHURCH VOLUNTEER
JEME Volunteer
01.2016 - 04.2022
CHILD DEVELOPMENT A.A.S -
Navarro college
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Corsicana High School
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