Maria Ruiz
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator from SFUSD, adept in creative teaching strategies and classroom management, significantly enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes. Renowned for exceptional parent-teacher communication and fostering social-emotional development, consistently delivering tailored education that caters to diverse learner needs. Certified in Early Childhood Education and Child CPR/First Aid, showcasing a blend of innovative instruction and compassionate care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Early Preschool Teacher
SFUSD, John McLaren Early Education School
08.2013 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Created engaging learning opportunities for diverse learning styles.
Substitute Prek Teacher and OST Teacher
SFUSD
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Preschool Teacher
Highlands Christian School
01.2003 - 06.2010
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Community College of San Francisco
50 Frida Kahlo Dr. San Francisco California 9411205-2022
Associate of Science - Behavior Science
Community College of San Francisco
50 Frida Kahlo05-2022
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Small Group Instruction
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Support
- First-aid and CPR
- Child assessment
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child Development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Bilingual in [Language]
- Observational skills
- Social skill building
- Calm and patient
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Child CPR and First Aid
Certification
- I currently hold Site Supervisor Permit from California.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Early Preschool Teacher
SFUSD, John McLaren Early Education School
08.2013 - Current
Substitute Prek Teacher and OST Teacher
SFUSD
08.2011 - 08.2013
Preschool Teacher
Highlands Christian School
01.2003 - 06.2010
- I currently hold Site Supervisor Permit from California.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Community College of San Francisco
Associate of Science - Behavior Science
Community College of San Francisco
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