Maria Pomaquiza
Newark
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with several years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
prek teacher
teacher
Newark
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance student participation.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student readiness for Kindergarten through observations and evaluations.
- Implemented educational games to promote cognitive development.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom conducive to learning activities.
- Organized field trips that complemented the curriculum and fostered exploration.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Utilized technology tools such as smart boards or tablets for teaching purposes.
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance according to school policies.
- Organized group projects to foster collaboration among peers.
- Monitored playground equipment to ensure it is safe for use.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Education
Degree - Commercial Engineering
July 4th School
Master's Degree - Business Strategy
July 4th School
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Credit Analysis
- Loan Processing
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Activity organization
- Early childhood education
- CPR and first aid
- Computer skills
- Special needs education
- Student assessments
- Student health and safety
- Elementary education
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom support
- Excel
- Calm and patient demeanor
Languages
Spanish and english
Professional
Certification
cda certification
rbt certification
480 volunteer hours
rbt certification
480 volunteer hours
Timeline
prek teacher
teacher
08.2025 - Current
Degree - Commercial Engineering
July 4th School
Master's Degree - Business Strategy
July 4th School