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Teacher
Maria Vilchez

Maria Vilchez

Fairbanks,AK

Summary

As a highly motivated team player, I am organized and detail-oriented, with a deep-seated passion for helping others. My organizational and communication skills enable me to provide individualized assistance and support. One of my abilities is to help improve students' understanding and academic performance through targeted instructional support, a role that inspires and motivates me.
My unwavering commitment to providing culturally responsive support and meeting students' diverse needs is a testament to my understanding and value for each individual. My patient demeanor creates an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher's Assistant

Watershed Charter School
12.2024 - Current
  • As an elementary assistant, I support the teacher with classroom management, student instructions, and reinforcement and various administrative tasks.

Teacher

Denali Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide academic support, implement age-appropriate activities, communicate with parents, and ensure the safe and well-being of students.

Financial Manager

Open Arms Child Development
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • As a Financial Manager, I was responsible for ensuring compliance with all local and federal laws governing school, both regarding the physical environment and the staff, and managing the financial affairs of the school. I also maintain the accounts of each client and work with grants.

Child Development Director

06.2014 - 07.2022
  • As a Director, I was responsible for setting the tone for the facility, managing the curriculum, overseeing the physical facilities, hiring staff, and managing the overall image of the school. I also ensure compliance with all local and federal laws governing school, regarding both the physical environment and the staff, and manage the financial affairs of the school.

Preschool Bilingual Lead Teacher

Child Development Center, CDC
04.2000 - 05.2014
  • As a preschool teacher, I developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans, facilitated learning through play and other activities, supported the students' social, emotional, and cognitive development, maintained a safe environment, communicated with parents, and assessed children's progress.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood, Administration

University of Alaska
01.2025

Early Childhood Associate Degree - undefined

University of Alaska Fairbanks
01.2015

Graduate Certificate - Preschool

International Montessori School
California
01.2012

C.D.A. - undefined

Childhood Development Association
01.2004

Accountant Assistant Certification - undefined

University Manuel Aragon
01.1999

Secretary - undefined

Vocational College Heredia
01.1991

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Parent-teacher communication

Language

English and Spanish

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher's Assistant

Watershed Charter School
12.2024 - Current

Teacher

Denali Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

Financial Manager

Open Arms Child Development
07.2022 - 11.2024

Child Development Director

06.2014 - 07.2022

Preschool Bilingual Lead Teacher

Child Development Center, CDC
04.2000 - 05.2014

Early Childhood Associate Degree - undefined

University of Alaska Fairbanks

C.D.A. - undefined

Childhood Development Association

Accountant Assistant Certification - undefined

University Manuel Aragon

Secretary - undefined

Vocational College Heredia

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood, Administration

University of Alaska

Graduate Certificate - Preschool

International Montessori School