Lillyan Perez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with expertise in fostering inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in implementing positive behavior guidance and tailored support to enhance children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Focused on building nurturing relationships with children, families, and colleagues while committed to professional growth within early education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Vista Hill ParentCare East
La Mesa, California
12.2025 - Current
- Implemented classroom management techniques to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address concerns.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Participated in team meetings to enhance curriculum strategies and implementation.
Intern
Vista Hill ParentCare East
La Mesa, CA
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Fostered respectful relationships with children and families, promoting social and emotional development.
- Supported instruction in child-centered preschool classroom, enhancing learning engagement.
- Assisted daily routines, ensuring smooth transitions and enriching learning experiences indoors and outdoors.
Intern
SDSU Children's Center
La Mesa, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Prepared and organized classroom materials, learning centers, and hands-on activities to promote engagement and exploration.
- Observed and documented children’s behavior and developmental progress to support assessment and lesson planning.
- Fostered safe, inclusive, nurturing classroom environment, ensuring alignment with early childhood education best practices for optimal child development.
Intern
La Maestra's Center for Youth Advancement Program
City Heights, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Promoted academic, social, and emotional growth through tailored guidance and encouragement for each student.
- Coordinated with staff to design structured learning experiences and foster a positive, well-managed environment.
- Provided homework assistance and facilitated targeted academic support during program activities to enhance student understanding.
Intern
Grossmont Child Development Center
El Cajon, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Reinforced routines, expectations, and positive behavior strategies to support effective classroom management.
- Facilitated daily transitions and routines to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment.
- Maintained classroom organization by assisting with cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing the classroom for the following day.
Education
Bachelors - Child & Family Development
San Diego State University
La Mesa, CA05-2026
Associates Degree - Social & Behavioral Sciences with Honors
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
Calexico, CA06-2021
Skills
- Teaching abilities
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Activity development
- Child assessments
- Educational planning
- Classroom management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- Positive self-image promotion
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Vista Hill ParentCare East
12.2025 - Current
Intern
Vista Hill ParentCare East
09.2025 - 11.2025
Intern
SDSU Children's Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
La Maestra's Center for Youth Advancement Program
09.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
Grossmont Child Development Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelors - Child & Family Development
San Diego State University
Associates Degree - Social & Behavioral Sciences with Honors
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School