Leena Jimenez
Burlingame,CA
Summary
Motivated preschool teacher/assistant with over 20 years of experience in nurturing children's development and engaging in interactive learning activities. Proficient in supporting classroom environments as well as the social and emotional well-being of every child
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Child Care Careers
Brisbane, California
07.2022 - 03.2026
- Long term and short term Substitute preschool worker in various sites across San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
- Provided care for children ages infant to five years ensuring their safety and well-being
- Assisted children with basic needs such as feeding, dressing, hygiene and potty training
- Served nutritious meals and snacks to children during designated meal times.
- Prepared classroom materials and organized spaces for various educational activities
- Supported children in their play/learning process through positive reinforcements and guidance
- Read stories aloud to the children and discussed them afterwards to gauge understanding.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
Floater Preschool Teacher
Lands End School
San Francisco, California
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Remained as an active on site employee during all of Covid shut down . Lands End School stayed open to San Francisco essential workers pre school aged children.
- Assisted in daily lesson plans promoting active participation
- Stepped in the lead teacher role when necessary ,demonstrating leadership and adaptability
- Created a nurturing environment that advanced children's physical and intellectual growth
- Potty Training
- Utilized problem solving techniques to support children's learning and development
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Education
High School Diploma -
South San Francisco Highscool
South San Francisco, CA06-1998
Skyline College
San Bruno, CASkills
- Child observation
- Classroom monitoring
- Lesson implementation
- Outdoor play supervision
- Social skills promotion
- Storytelling techniques
- Leadership
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Diligent
- Reliable
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Child Care Careers
07.2022 - 03.2026
Floater Preschool Teacher
Lands End School
01.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
South San Francisco Highscool
Skyline College