Lesbia Padilla (Mary)
New Britain,CT
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years of experience fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children aged 0-5. Holds a bilingual Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and a proven track record in classroom instruction, curriculum development, and creating nurturing learning environments.
Experienced in coaching and mentoring new educators, supporting professional growth, and improving classroom practices aligned with early childhood standards.
Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom where every child feels valued and encouraged to explore, discover, and thrive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, and School Ambassador
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
07.2019 - Current
Planning and running your designated classroom
Supporting the Toddler Curriculum
Faculty Involvement Activities - community events
Faculty in classroom training and support
Finding evidence for the maintaining of NAEYC Binder (Toddler)
Schedule to include some school opening managerial responsibilities
Education
Bilingual Child Development Associate Credential -
Council For Professional Recognition
Technical/vocational High School - With Emphasis On Elementary School Teaching Skills
ENMO
Honduras10-2009
Skills
- Personalized attention with overall classroom structure sets
- Extraordinary teaching skills creating a structured learning environment
- I work with students and parents to build developmental skills, specially identifying emotions and working through tough feelings
- Family Engagement & Communication
- I create a sense of stability and predictability wich is essential for young learners
- I can coordinate and run daily classroom functions through well-establish routines
- Leader, coach and mentor for new teachers
- Dedicated, organized, and very responsible fulfilling above and beyond with work expectations
- Emotional nurturing and calm demeanor
- Fast learner
- Kind, care, and passionate to help others
- Problem solving ability
- Creative and confident
- Curriculum Planning & Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Key decision making
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Recognized as a Teacher of The Month of Multiple occasions.
- The Goddard School Teacher Of the year 2019-2020.
- Promoted as a Goddard Ambassador to help coaching and mentoring new teachers, and to help support Toddlers Curriculum.
- Nominated for 4 consecutive years as a Teacher of The year Award at the Goddard School of Farmington Northeast Region.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Teacher, and School Ambassador
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
07.2019 - Current
Bilingual Child Development Associate Credential -
Council For Professional Recognition
Technical/vocational High School - With Emphasis On Elementary School Teaching Skills
ENMO
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