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KIMBERLY JIMENEZ

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Lil Explorers Preschool
08.2020 - Current
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • 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.

Buffet Attendant

Johns Incredible Pizza Co.
08.2017 - 04.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and well-stocked buffet area.
  • Assisted in training new hires on best practices for buffet attendance, contributing to an overall improvement in team performance.
  • Increased overall guest satisfaction scores by consistently delivering attentive, courteous, and efficient service during buffet hours.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain organization in the back-of-house areas, resulting in smooth service operations.
  • Ensured guest safety by adhering to proper food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines.

Teacher Aide Volunteer

Stella Hills Elementary
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • I helped around the Kindergarten classroom when I was needed and helped with lesson plans throughout the week
  • Assisted lead teacher in designing and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.

Education

associates degree - Child Development

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield
12.2024

High school diploma -

Foothill High School
Bakersfield
06.2016

Skills

  • Safe food handling
  • Collaborative team worker
  • Reliable and focused
  • Excellent Multitasker
  • People Person
  • Hard worker
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Certification

Child Development Assistant Teacher certificate

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Lil Explorers Preschool
08.2020 - Current

Teacher Aide Volunteer

Stella Hills Elementary
02.2019 - 03.2019

Buffet Attendant

Johns Incredible Pizza Co.
08.2017 - 04.2020

associates degree - Child Development

Bakersfield College

High school diploma -

Foothill High School

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