Marielena Munoz
Topeka,KS
Summary
Dedicated Lead Teacher with robust leadership and program management experience. Skilled in lesson planning that diversifies instruction and actively engages students. Effectively addresses classroom challenges through analytical problem-solving and targeted interventions.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Community Action Head Start
Topeka, KS
03.2015 - Current
- Planned daily lessons aligned with early learning standards and classroom goals.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Supervised assistant teachers and guided classroom routines.
- Communicated with families about progress, concerns, and classroom expectations.
- Maintained child records, attendance logs, and confidential family files.
- Assessed child development using Head Start screening and observation tools.
- Enforced classroom safety, health, and licensing requirements.
- Collaborated with Community Action staff on child services and referrals.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Allen Community College
Iola , KS 08.2023 - 07.2026
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child assessment
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Family engagement
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CDA
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Allen Community College
08.2023 - 07.2026
Lead Teacher
Community Action Head Start
03.2015 - Current