Marilyn Arriola
Katy,TX
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator equipped to guide and nurture young learners. Proven ability to create engaging and educational environments that foster development and growth. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes. Dedicated at communication, curriculum planning, and classroom management, ensuring supportive and effective learning atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little People's School
Katy, TX
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to toddlers' developmental needs.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth among children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective communication regarding children's progress and behavior.
- Assessed individual learning styles to adapt activities for diverse classroom dynamics.
- Developed age-appropriate educational materials enhancing hands-on learning experiences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kiddie Academy of Grand Harbor
Katy, TX
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Implemented and created weekly lesson plans appropriate for my classroom
- Provide children with breakfast, lunch, and snack
- Implemented health and safety regulations inside and outside the classroom whenever we had a fire drill or tornado warning
- Assisted children during nap time
- Dismissed teachers during lunch break
- Stepped into other classrooms whenever a teacher was out or out of ratio
- Maintained communication with parents verbally or on “Tadpoles”
- Helped with any janitorial duties
- Assisted children transition from bottle to sippy cup
- Assisted children who were crawling into taking their first steps
Katy Elementary
Katy, TX
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Volunteered in the workroom and library.
- Made copies needed for teachers
- Laminated worksheets
- Cut up words or pictures needed for teachers
- Stocked supply closet
- Assisted with putting books away in the library
- Assisted children who might need help choosing books
Lead Teacher
Harvard Preschool and Kindergarten
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Created and implemented weekly lesson plans appropriate for toddlers-kindergarteners
- Managed a classroom of 10 students
Observation Student
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided children with breakfast, snacks and lunch
- Implemented safety and health regulations for children outside and inside the classroom
- Assist children during potty training practice
- Assisted during nap time
- Dismissed teachers to lunch break
- Open and closed center
- Maintained communication with parents
- Helped with some janitorial duties
- The following schools were observed:
- The Sunshine Shack
- All Children Great and Small
- Fountain Head Start
- Berendo Head Start
- West Preschool Head Start
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervised children during recess and lunch
- Helped Teachers during circle time in PreK classrooms
- Helped Teachers in dual language classrooms
- Helped Teachers during WIND time
Child Development Practicum
Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Created and Implemented lesson plans
- Managed a classroom of 25 students
- Led reading time
- Organized games
- Participated in establishing goals for students
Teacher Assistant
Academy Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Provide children with snacks
- Help children with any homework, projects, or exams coming up
- Check their homework and make sure it is correct
- Managed classroom of 20 students
- Tutored students in all subject areas
Education
B.A - Early Childhood Education
National University
San Diego, CA12.2016
A.A - Child Development
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06.2016
Skills
- Childcare
- Teaching
- Early Childhood Education
- Toddler Care
- Experience with Children
- Organizational Skills
- Infant Care
- Classroom Management
- Outdoor play supervision
- Observation and assessment
- Classroom organization
- Patience and empathy
- Potty training assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Loves children
- Food preparation
- Curriculum development
- Childhood development
- First aid
- Experience working with students
- Applied behavior analysis
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Special needs
Accomplishments
- Translated for Spanish-speaking parents and guardians to enfranchise them in childcare options.
- Translated for Spanish-speaking parents and guardians to empower them in childcare choices.
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross - Date completed 7/27/2024-Valid for 2 years
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little People's School
08.2023 - 05.2026
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kiddie Academy of Grand Harbor
01.2021 - 08.2023
Katy Elementary
09.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Teacher
Harvard Preschool and Kindergarten
01.2016 - 03.2020
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2015 - 01.2016
Observation Student
06.2015 - 11.2016
Child Development Practicum
Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School
08.2014 - 12.2015
Teacher Assistant
Academy Center
04.2013 - 08.2014
A.A - Child Development
Los Angeles City College
B.A - Early Childhood Education
National University