Maria Mercedes Rojas Ploneda
Dallas,GA
Summary
-Dedicated to supporting the 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.
-Experienced Nutrition Assistant with 2 years of experience serving healthy meals in school settings. Talented in menu planning, organizing, and food preparation skills. Flexible and dependable when working with others and open to building new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
The Little House Learning Center
1850 Austell Rd Sw Marietta Ga 30008
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in increased student comprehension and success.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Built an inclusive classroom culture that embraced diversity and promoted respect for all individuals.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.
- Assisted and supervised 8-12 children through an entire school day.
Kitchen Lead
The Little House Learning Center
1850 Austell Rd Sw Marietta Ga 30008
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and reducing waste.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes by implementing efficient organization techniques.
- Implemented innovative approaches to improve workflow efficiency within the nutrition services department without compromising quality standards.
- Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent foodborne illness and promote health.
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
- Provided support to individuals with special dietary needs to meet unique nutritional requirements.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation standards in food service areas.
- Preserved inventory of nutrition-related supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated and monitored purchases, preparation, and delivery of meals for children.
Education
ESOL - English Second Language
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Centro De Bachillerato Techologico Y Industrial 15
Ciudad Mante Tamaulipas, Mexico07.1998
Skills
- Sanitation Rules and Regulations
- Meal Distribution
- Special Diets
- Food Allergies
- Label Reading
- Vegetable cutting techniques
- Hot food preparation
- Knife handling skills
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate - March 2021
- Childhood Development Associate Certificate - January 2023
- Fire Safety Class Course - September 2022
- CPR Certification - September 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
The Little House Learning Center
06.2018 - 05.2023
Kitchen Lead
The Little House Learning Center
06.2018 - 05.2023
ESOL - English Second Language
Chattahoochee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Centro De Bachillerato Techologico Y Industrial 15