Maria Cruz
Brookings,Oregon
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Lead Teacher at Tolowa Dee-ni'Nation, skilled in developing engaging curricula that enhance cognitive and social growth. Expert in classroom management and mentoring, fostering teamwork and creativity. Proficient in child assessment and parent communication, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for early childhood education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Tolowa Dee-ni'Nation
08.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to foster children's cognitive and social growth.
- Led classroom activities that promoted creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork among preschoolers.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management strategies and educational practices.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and address developmental concerns.
Education
GED -
SOUTHWESTERN Oregon Community College
Brookings, ORECE - Early Childhood Education
ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Grants Pass, OR06-2015
Skills
- Artistic expression
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Gross motor skills development
- Documentation and record keeping
- Safety precautions
- Parent-teacher communication
- Training and mentoring
- Fine motor skills development
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Creative teaching strategies
- Outdoor play supervision
- Key decision making
- Lesson development
- Sensory integration
- Music and movement
- Early childhood education
- Literacy development
- Language acquisition
- Childcare requirements
- First aid and CPR
- Child assessment
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Physical fitness
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Tolowa Dee-ni'Nation
08.2010 - Current
GED -
SOUTHWESTERN Oregon Community College
ECE - Early Childhood Education
ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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