Maria Blanco
Oakland,CA
Summary
Currently a Teacher Resident at Lake Elementary School and attending Dominican University for my multiple subject teaching credentials. Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Richmond, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Lesson plans: Follow the regular teacher's lesson plan or create your own if necessary
- Classroom management: Maintain order, enforce rules, and create a positive learning environment
- Student supervision: Ensure the safety of students in the classroom and during breaks
- Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and notes for the regular teacher
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement class presentations.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
Student Teacher
Lake Elementary School
San Pablo, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a productive and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics.
- Utilized technology and educational software to enhance teaching and student learning.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' progress and strategies for improvement.
Nanny/Family Babysitter
Nannies and Kids United
San Mateo, CA
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Provides care to children inside and outside the home.
- Prepares healthy meals.
- Maintains a daily schedule.
- Performs light housework.
- Leads children in fun activities.
- Keep children's living and play areas tidy.
- Cares for infants, including feeding, diapering, and dressing.
- Meets the physical, social, and emotional needs of children in their care.
- Provides structure and communicates consistent behavioral expectations.
- Encourages healthy habits and hygiene, and helps with toilet training.
- Getting kids ready for bed.
- Participate in company events.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
El Cerrito, CA
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Assist students 1:1 or Classroom Support
- Working with students to improve their community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills
- Supervising students in the class, between classes, during recess and lunch, and on field trips
- Acting as an encouraging and nurturing influence for students during lessons
- Monitoring the classroom and minimizing distractions and disruptions
- Performs other related tasks as required
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
Teacher Assistant
Small Size Big Minds
Alameda, CA
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitoring student behavior
- Taking attendance
- Getting the classroom ready for lessons
- Overseeing students during non-classroom times, such as lunch, recess, or field trips
- Supervising group activities
- Working with the lead teacher to monitor class schedules
- Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed
- Listening to children read, reading to them, or telling them stories
- Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
- Assist other classrooms when needed
- Preparing art activities
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Education
Alameda, CA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Conduct small learning-group activities
- Set up and maintain outdoor classrooms to encourage discovery and learning
- Prepare, set up, implement and clean-up activities and projects
- Assist in the preparation of monthly lesson plans
- Maintain a welcoming, safe atmosphere
- Enforce health and safety practices in our outdoor /indoor classroom areas
- Work closely with other teaching staff in a team teaching situation
- Diapering and assisting in toilet training required
- Helps to ensure appropriate ratios and child safety throughout the shift
- Models intentional learning and supportive emerging literacy practices in all interactions with children and always models appropriate professional behavior including calm tone when in presence or hearing distance of children
- Helps plan and provide activities that stimulate children's curiosity and abilities and encourages their social emotional, fine and gross motor, language, pre-literacy, and other critical developmental foundational skills
Education
Master of Arts - Multiple Subject Teacher
Dominican University of California
true07-2025
Bachelor's degree - Human Development/Child Development
Cal State East Bay
Oakland, CA05-2024
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Chabot College
Hayward, CA12.2021
High School Diploma -
Life Academy
Oakland, CA08-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Technology integration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Activity planning
- Parent communication
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider, 03/01/23, 03/31/25
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter School Personnel, 03/01/23, 03/31/24
- First Aid Certification, 01/01/24, 12/31/26
Timeline
Student Teacher
Lake Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
09.2023 - 07.2024
Nanny/Family Babysitter
Nannies and Kids United
07.2022 - 04.2025
Teacher Assistant
Small Size Big Minds
03.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Education
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider, 03/01/23, 03/31/25
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter School Personnel, 03/01/23, 03/31/24
- First Aid Certification, 01/01/24, 12/31/26
Master of Arts - Multiple Subject Teacher
Dominican University of California
Bachelor's degree - Human Development/Child Development
Cal State East Bay
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
Life Academy
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