MARIA D JIMENEZ
Lompoc,CA
Summary
If I get the opportunity to become a teacher, my career objective will incorporate becoming a dedicated and compassionate early childhood educator with hands-on classroom experience. As a teacher I am willing to take responsibility and perform new skills to grow professionally and better support children’s needs. I am willing to commit myself to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the social, emotional and academic growth of all children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Servicios Maya
- Notary Public - Notary Commission- January 2005-January 2017
- Tax Preparer - January 2010 - December 2014
- Secretarial Services - April 2004-December 2014
- Acknowledged clients when walking in
- Assisted clients on their secretarial, notary, and tax preparation needs
- Also did bookkeeping service for small local businesses
- Answered phone calls and assisted clients over the phone as well.
Student Teacher
Allan Hancock College
03.2025
- 100% Supervision
- Lesson Plans
- DRDPs
- Environmental Lesson Plan through ECERS
- Supported teachers as needed in the classroom
Student Teacher
Allan Hancock College
09.2024
- 100% Supervision
- Lesson Plans
- DRDPs
- Environmental Lesson Plan through ECERS
- Supported teachers as needed in the classroom
Teacher Assistant
CommUnify
12.2021 - Current
- 100% children supervision
- Support teachers during small and large group activities
- Facilitating small group activities
- Maintaining a clean safe work environment for children and staff
- Maintaining indoor and outdoor classrooms’ environment consistent with head start / child development and licensing standards
- Plan high quality developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teachers
- Plan weekly curriculum with team teachers that scaffolds children’s development
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings
- Carry out a bilingual multicultural and anti-bias curriculum design to meet children’s developmental needs with program guidelines.
- Assist children with hand wash, wiping nose, toileting, toothbrushing, and diapering
- DRDPs
- Meal count
- Safety drills
- Tracking sheet – Attendance
- Diaper Log
- Develop positive relationships with children and families
- Contribute with IEPs, family wellness and full evaluation referrals
- Maintain confidential of records and information of enrolled families
- Parent Conference
- Perform other compatible related duties as required
Teacher Assistant Sub
CommUnify
04.2021 - 11.2021
- 100% children supervision
- Assisting children as needed
- Support teachers during small and large group activities
- Assist teachers with classroom activities as needed
- Keeping working areas disinfected and sanitized
- Support staff with breaks/lunch breaks
Sub-cook
CommUnify
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Preparing and serving hot meals to children, parents, and staff
- Maintaining working area safe and clean
- Assisting cook with grocery shopping
Education
High School Diploma - Business skills lab, Reading, General Education, Early Childhood Studies
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Lompoc High School
Lompoc, CA06.1993
Skills
- Ability to engage with children
- Responsible and reliable
- Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish
- Ability to work independently or as a team
- Flexible
- Computer knowledge
- Committed to exceeding employer expectations
- Open minded
Certification
- Mandated reporter training
- Mandatory safety training
- Teacher’s Permit
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens training
- Harassment training
- Integrated Pest management training
ACTIVITIES
Lead circle time, story time, music and movement activities. Facilitate sensory play and hands on learning experiences. Assist children with daily routine including meals, nap time, transitions, and toileting. Encourage positive social interactions and cooperative play. Support outdoor play and gross motor developmental activities. Organized arts and crafts projects to encourage creativity. Plan learning activities with developmental goals. Support social and emotional learning through group play and problem solving. Encourage positive behavior using the expectation chart. Facilitate a safe environment where children can explore, have hands-on and learn through play.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Allan Hancock College
03.2025
Student Teacher
Allan Hancock College
09.2024
Teacher Assistant
CommUnify
12.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant Sub
CommUnify
04.2021 - 11.2021
Sub-cook
CommUnify
03.2019 - 04.2021
Servicios Maya
High School Diploma - Business skills lab, Reading, General Education, Early Childhood Studies
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma - undefined
Lompoc High School