Karla Jimenez
West New York
Summary
Reliable and compassionate childcare professional with experience supporting children from infancy to 8 years old. Skilled in planning engaging activities, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, and promoting positive behavior development. Experienced in creating and implementing interactive lesson plans that enhance participation and support early childhood development. Dedicated to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards while actively engaging children through structured learning and play. Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with staff and builds positive relationships with parents to support each child’s growth and well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
GOMS
Jersey City
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that improved student participation and fostered a positive learning environment.
- Mentored and guided junior teachers, enhancing instructional strategies and promoting collaborative teaching practices.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs effectively.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, building strong relationships that supported student development and academic success.
Daycare Worker
Bright Star Learning Center
Jersey City
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center At Bergen Community
Hackensack, NJ 01.2026 - 02.2026
High school or equivalent -
Memorial High School
West New York, NJSkills
- Patience and Empathy
- Infant Care
- Early Childhood Development
- Child Supervision
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Meal Preparation
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Child Safety
- Classroom Instruction
- Nutrition Awareness
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Play-based learning
- Potty training assistance
- Group and individual instruction
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center At Bergen Community
01.2026 - 02.2026
Lead Teacher
GOMS
05.2024 - Current
Daycare Worker
Bright Star Learning Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
High school or equivalent -
Memorial High School