Maria Diaz
Manteca,CA
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Little Flowers Montessori, adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum-based lessons and play-based strategies. Skilled in fostering positive behavior and collaboration, I excel in lesson planning and organization, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes foundational learning and individual growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Little Flowers Montessori
08.2012 - Current
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Preschool Teacher
Little Country Childcare
Tracy, CA
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Responsibilities included leading class of 12children.
- Planned activities such as art, music, gross motor skills.
- Planned weekly curriculum.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Preschool Teacher
Tender Loving Care Preschool
Tracy, CA
04.2008 - 07.2011
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Education
Associate In Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Fine Motor Skills
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Behavior Modeling
- Arts and Crafts
- Organization and Planning
- Class Reading
- Staff Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little Flowers Montessori
08.2012 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Little Country Childcare
07.2011 - 08.2012
Preschool Teacher
Tender Loving Care Preschool
04.2008 - 07.2011
Associate In Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Joaquin Delta College