Marena Rosado
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
An enthusiastic, creative, ambitious and personable professional wanting to continue to enhance her craft and teaching style in a positive, goal-oriented and motivating environment. Looking to contribute my knowledge and skillset in a school that offers a genuine opportunity for career progression.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher/TK Lead Teacher
Valley School
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted child development programs for ages 3-6 years through educational engagement and wellness implementation
- Fostered and maintained an inclusive, fun and interactive classroom environment through innovative teaching methods allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Designed creative weekly lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance while also tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student's unique needs.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques, resulting in a decrease in classroom disruptions and increased engagement from students.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
Pre-School Teacher
ABC Little School-Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted child development programs for ages 2-6 years through educational engagement and wellness implementation
- Taught early childhood education in private classes overseeing 12 children per class
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Had the highest performing classrooms evidenced through school assessments and behavioral scores.
- 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.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided reception and fill in support to the school director by overseeing school operations
Executive Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist
Goldco-Woodland Hills, CA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported the front-desk receptionist by distributing mail, filing documentation, coordinating office events, and handling all shipment requests
- Supported the office manager by filling in on a weekly basis and overseeing operations
- Audited sale rep orders that pertained to high item value shipments to ensure accuracy
- Managed office calendar and coordinated bi-weekly meetings for high performing producers
- Managed client data by auditing salesforce and flagging out incomplete sources.
Pre-School Teacher
ABC Little School-Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Co-taught early childhood education in private classes overseeing up to 24 children per class
- Implemented bilingual program, introducing young learners to second language in immersive setting.
- Created and facilitated a custom extra-curricular program that generated additional revenue for the school
- Assisted staff with various tasks around the campus such as answering phones and taking messages, giving breaks, stocking supplies, creating lesson plans, and facilitating activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Salesperson / Store Supervisor
J Stephens-Topanga, CA
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Tracked sales performances to identify store trends such as busy seasons and estimate vendor orders
- Managed daily cash deposits and ensured balance across all registers
- Maintained highest store sales by managing multiple customers at a time during store hours
- Supervised employees to meet corporate sale objects and ensured employee safety.
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
NEXGEN-Chatsworth, CA
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Oversaw front-desk reception by collecting and distributing mail, directing calls, and managing calendars
- Scanned and filed all company documentation for future audits
- Provided administrative support to three departments in the company, such as finance, distribution, and operations
- Restocked all office supplies, maintained inventory, and took charge of creating and updating brochures and labels for the company and its' chemicals/products.
Education
A.S.T. in Early Childhood Education - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Village, CA05.2019
Skills
- Childcare
- Teaching
- Communication skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Intervention
- Child Development
- Special Education
- Preschool experience
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Management
- Curriculum Development
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Age-Appropriate Assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management and organization
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Assessments
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 04/01/23, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 01/01/20, Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 04/01/23, Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
- Work motivation, Proficient, 04/01/23, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Data entry: Attention to detail, Proficient, 04/01/23, Maintaining data integrity by detecting errors
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 03/01/23, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Early childhood development, Proficient, 04/01/23, Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development
- Customer service, Proficient, 04/01/23, Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Timeline
Preschool Teacher/TK Lead Teacher
Valley School
04.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-School Teacher
ABC Little School-Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2020 - 08.2022
Executive Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist
Goldco-Woodland Hills, CA
08.2019 - 01.2020
Pre-School Teacher
ABC Little School-Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2017 - 08.2019
Salesperson / Store Supervisor
J Stephens-Topanga, CA
05.2016 - 12.2016
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
NEXGEN-Chatsworth, CA
01.2015 - 05.2016
A.S.T. in Early Childhood Education - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
- Child Development Associate Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
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