Kimberly Yessenia Cifuentes
Rockville,MD
Summary
Adapted quickly to various assigned tasks.,Supported children through engaging activities as a babysitter and nanny.,Provided tutoring assistance in English and Spanish, demonstrating fluency.
Fostered development and well-being of children through early engagement.
Streamlined form completion processes for family members, enhancing their access to services.
Empowered families by successfully advocating for necessary resources for children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Georgetown Hill Early School
Bethesda, MD
07.2026 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities, promoting social skills and emotional growth among preschoolers.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management techniques and best practices for child engagement.
- Fostered independence among team members through targeted training and support.
- Facilitated verbal expression by encouraging individuals to articulate thoughts independently.
- Empowered individuals to make independent decisions regarding their choices.
- Facilitated collaborative problem-solving sessions to empower individuals in developing their own solutions.
Child Care teacher
Child Care
Bethesda
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Facilitated developmental activities for children aged 1 to 18 months.
- Orchestrated monthly planning initiatives to align team objectives.
- Crafted weekly newsletters for families to enhance communication and engagement.
- Executed timely diaper changes to ensure infant comfort and hygiene.
- Executed clothing changes to maintain professional appearance throughout the day.
- Organized and scheduled daily and weekly activities to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated collaborative play sessions with peers during designated free time.
- Read stories during circle time to engage students. Supported requests for reading material during group activities.
- Performed a diverse repertoire of songs throughout the day.
- Instructed students in Spanish vocabulary, focusing on color terminology.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Georgetown Hill Early School
Bethesda, MD
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored and trained new staff on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in young children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective communication regarding child progress and needs.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student development and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Organized activities that encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Enhanced classroom organization through effective resource management and educational material selection.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for age students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively reducing disruptions during instructional time while promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Executed diaper changes during daily care routines. Assisted in potty training processes for children. Supported developmental milestones through effective care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces.
Child Care teacher
Child Care
Bethesda
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Have worked with kids ages 2 to 5.
- Planned for the coming week
- Got all activities ready for the day/week
- Played with friends when it would come to free play
- Review letter A to Z (sounds and words)
- Changed diapers (ages 2 and 3)
- Changed clothes when needed (all ages)
- Taught them Spanish (days of the week, colors, months, and simple words)
- Help other teachers when needed
- Would open and close child care at time (when needed)
Nanny
Nanny
Bethesda, Maryland
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Watched over two kids ages 4 months and 2 years old.
- Took them out for a walk, talked/asked questions of what the 2 year old saw
- Played with them at the park
- Feed them their bottle/food
- Put them to sleep according to their schedule.
- Changed clothes and diapers
- Spent a lot of time with them and created an incredible bond with them.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Science, Admistration And Health Core
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD07.2026
High School Diploma -
Rockville High School
Rockville, MD06.2020
Skills
Achieved positive engagement in arts and crafts workshops for children, enhancing their creativity and collaboration skills
Developed a supportive and friendly environment through effective communication with participants
Promoted a culture of responsibility and enthusiasm, resulting in heightened team morale
Maximized efficiency in information management through proficient computer skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Georgetown Hill Early School
07.2026 - Current
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Georgetown Hill Early School
01.2026 - 06.2026
Child Care teacher
Child Care
10.2024 - 01.2026
Child Care teacher
Child Care
11.2021 - 09.2024
Nanny
Nanny
07.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Social Science, Admistration And Health Core
Montgomery College
High School Diploma -
Rockville High School