Mare Florez

A Teacher's Assistant (Assistant Teacher) at The Learning Experience supports lead teachers by implementing the L.E.A.P. Curriculum, managing classroom activities, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. They directly engage with children, handle daily care needs (feeding, cleaning, supervising), and communicate with parents.

• Help deliver daily lesson plans and activities designed for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.
• Ensure a safe environment, including monitoring playtime, facilitating, and assisting with diapering, feeding, and grooming.
• Assist with organizing the classroom, maintaining cleanliness, and guiding children through daily transitions.
• Build relationships with families and update them on their child's progress through mobile apps or daily chats.
• Work as a team player with lead teachers and center management to maintain high-quality care.

A guest teacher in theOxnard School District maintains established classroom routines, delivers lesson plans from the absent teacher, and supervises student behavior during class, lunch, and recess. They report to school staff, follow district policies, and may work on a day-to-day or long-term basis. Supervises students, manages behavior, and maintains a safe environment.

• Executes lesson plans left by the regular teacher.
• Follows the established routines of the classroom.
• May include substituting for paraeducators to assist with specialized student needs.

Facilitated educational programs for parents to enhance child development skills.
Supported families with young children through home visitation services utilizing the evidence-based 'Parent as Teacher' curriculum. Strengthened parent-child relationships and enhanced child development. Promoted school readiness and provided educational resources to reduce child abuse.

• Facilitated regular tailored visits to family homes, delivering parenting support and educational resources.
• Monitored and assessed developmental milestones to identify potential challenges early.
• Supported parents in understanding age-appropriate child development milestones and positive parenting techniques. Provided guidance on health and safety practices for children. Facilitated workshops to enhance parental knowledge and skills.
• Facilitated connections between families and local resources to enhance economic self-sufficiency.
• Implemented Parents as Teachers curriculum to enhance school readiness and strengthen family relationships.
• Delivered social services to enhance psychological and social functioning of families.

Paraprofessionals in Hesperia Unified School District provide essential classroom support by assisting teachers, working with students one-on-one or in small groups, and reinforcing lessons, particularly for students with special needs. They handle tasks like supervising lunch/recess, managing behavior, preparing materials, and supporting instructional activities.

• Implementing classroom lessons, assisting with, and running small group activities as guided by teachers.
• Providing individualized attention to students, including those with special needs, to foster academic and social-emotional growth.
• Enforcing school rules, promoting positive behavior, and supervising students during non-instructional times (lunch, recess,, in-between classes).
• Assisting teachers with tasks such as tracking attendance, grading, and preparing educational materials.
• Monitoring school areas to ensure student safety.

Hesperia Unified School District ensures instruction continues in a teacher’s absence by delivering lesson plans, maintaining classroom management, and grading assignments. They work with large and small groups, supervise students, and perform related duties. This role provides flexibility while fostering student learning.A Guest Teacher (substitute) at

• Implementing lesson plans left by the permanent teacher for various subjects and grade levels.
• Maintaining a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment.
• Checking assignments, grading, and leaving notes on student progress.
• Ensuring student safety during classroom time and potentially other areas like playgrounds.
• Adapting to different school environments and subject areas as needed.