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Maria Garcia

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood teacher with 18 years Experience. Passionate about encouraging children to develop socially, emotionally and intellectually, Bi-lingual, educated and experienced with groups of up to 16 children. Specializes in developing fun and education, Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 18 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
01.2020 - Current
  • Experience as dedicated early childhood Education, teacher, specializing in developing fun and educational programs based on student interest. Responsible for supervising, educating and supporting children to help them accomplish learning.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as acclimated to the school culture.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Assisted and supervised 16 children through entire school day.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support

TEACHER

CMS-Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools
10.2015 - 06.2020
  • Engaged with students with behavioral problems, supervised reading groups, maintained clean and safe classroom, and assisted with lesson plans.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Teacher Coordinato

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
02.2010 - 04.2015

Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, fostering a strong home-school connection and encouraging parental support in student learning.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
  • Created safe and inclusive work environment of respect to promote positive teaching experience for teacher and assistance with diverse backgrounds.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state standards, ensuring thorough coverage of required content while incorporating engaging activities for enhanced learning experiences.
  • Assisted in the organization of school events, contributing to a positive school culture and fostering a sense of community among staff, students, and parents.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1-2 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, EDU-119-H310, EDU-144, EDU-145 - Early Childhood Special Education EDU-119-144-145

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Charlotte, NC
01.2021

Associate of Science - Accounting And Computer Science

Universidad Del Valle
Colombia
01.2000

Associate of Science - Children Pedagogy And Psychology

Universidad Santiago De Cali
Colombia
01.1997

High School
01.1995

Skills

  • Lesson plan development
  • Safe learning environment
  • Classroom and discipline management
  • Communication skills
  • Early childhood curriculum development
  • First Aid certificate
  • English and Spanish
  • Computer skills
  • Mentored and motivated difficult students, working one-on-one
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Certified by the state of NC both as a child care Assistant and in CPR
  • Outdoor Play
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Classroom Management
  • Music and Movement
  • Special Needs Support
  • Health and safety

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
01.2020 - Current

TEACHER

CMS-Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools
10.2015 - 06.2020

Teacher Coordinato

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
02.2010 - 04.2015

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1-2 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, EDU-119-H310, EDU-144, EDU-145 - Early Childhood Special Education EDU-119-144-145

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Science - Accounting And Computer Science

Universidad Del Valle

Associate of Science - Children Pedagogy And Psychology

Universidad Santiago De Cali

High School
Maria Garcia