Maria Mejia
Garland,TX
Summary
Friendly and determined paraprofessional interested in advancing her career in education. With a strong desire to work with children on their educational goals to optimize their learning. Eager, enthusiastic, and hardworking, ready to help her colleagues and students in various activities; academically and professionally
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy
Plano, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Contributed to the creation of engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and frameworks.
- Managed daily routines such as snack time transitions smoothly while maintaining a calm and focused environment.
Nail Tech
Athena Day Spa
McKinney, TX
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided client services & inform clients about additional services and offers
- Remove previously applied polish, painted fingernails and toenails, and clean, cut and shape nails
- Paint fingernails and toenails, Clean, cut and shape nails
- Prepare and clean beauty station in-between appointments
- Sterilize equipment before use, gave hand and foot massages, and provided attentiveness to clients.
Walmart Associate
Walmart
Missoula, MT
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Accurately and efficiently organized merchandise on sales floor, stocked fresh products
- Ensure customer safety by maintaining an organized and clean environment
- Kept area clean, sanitized, and customer-ready
- Ensure high quality products are available in produce, deli, bakery, dairy, meat, and other departments
- Pack ready-to-sell products in proper containers and stock displays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garland High School
06.2018
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Play-based instruction
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom Organization
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Tech-Savvy
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Accomplishments
Teacher Assistant of The Year recognition
Certification
CPR and First Aid certified
Experience with Children?
Yes
Technical
Microsoft Office, 30 WPM
Community Service
- Participated in an park clean-up for Earth’s Day this year
- Helped in Adopt a Highway clean up two years ago in Montana
- Volunteered at a summer kickoff event hosted by the City of Dallas this summer
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy
11.2023 - Current
Nail Tech
Athena Day Spa
05.2023 - 05.2024
Walmart Associate
Walmart
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Garland High School