Maricela Moreno Benitez
Watsonville,California
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Associate Preschool Teacher at PVUSD Child Development, skilled in curriculum planning and fostering social-emotional growth. Successfully implemented engaging, age-appropriate activities that enhanced student participation and learning outcomes. Known for strong parent-teacher communication and a caring demeanor, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Preschool Teacher
PVUSD Child Development
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted lead teachers in creating a nurturing and positive classroom environment for optimal child development.
- Supported children''s social-emotional growth by implementing age-appropriate conflict resolution strategies.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment for all students.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring lessons aligned with state educational standards and goals.
- Help teacher assess children by writing observations for all children in the classroom, responsible for completing and rating 8 DRDPs and conducting parent teacher conferences for those 8 children.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
PVUSD-Child Development
11.2015 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
- Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments to measure student progress and identify areas requiring additional focus.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
PVUSD
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication about student progress and goals.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
PVUSD- Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects within the curriculum.
- Contributed to a safe and nurturing classroom environment by implementing proactive classroom management strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Encompass
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Assisted lead teacher in the development of age-appropriate lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child through empathetic listening, guidance, and conflict resolution skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for struggling learners, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
CareerWorks Youth Services
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Encouraged peer collaboration by facilitating group projects that fostered teamwork and cooperation among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA05-2016
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Health and safety practices
- Observation and assessment
- Fine motor skill development
- Behavior guidance
- Special needs support
- Curriculum planning
- First aid and CPR
- Social-emotional learning
- Language development
- Health and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child assessment
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Child CPR and first aid
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational and planning skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Emotional support and development
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
- Play-based learning
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Data entry
- Supervising classroom activities
- Student engagement and development
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
Certification
- Pyramid Module Package Training - [2020]
- Meaningful Observations for the 2015 DRDP Training - [2022]
- Diving Deeper into SEEDS, First 5 Santa Cruz - 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Preschool Teacher
PVUSD Child Development
08.2016 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
PVUSD-Child Development
11.2015 - 06.2016
Substitute Preschool Teacher
PVUSD- Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
06.2013 - 10.2013
Assistant Preschool Teacher
PVUSD
05.2012 - 11.2014
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Encompass
09.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant Preschool Teacher
CareerWorks Youth Services
08.2004 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cabrillo College
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