Marissa Villanueva
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at La Petite , excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven ability to foster parent-teacher communication and implement effective strategies, enhancing student engagement and development. Adept at conflict resolution, creating a supportive learning environment that promotes academic success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Child Center of Stone Oak
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Associate
Walgreens
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Played an integral role in launching successful projects by coordinating tasks among team members while adhering closely to established timelines and budgets.
- Optimized departmental processes with the implementation of innovative strategies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering an inclusive work environment that encouraged collaboration and innovation.
Lead Teacher
La Petite
04.2024 - Current
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
Teacher
Forthood CDC
Killeen
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Restaurant Hostess
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
Afterschool Teacher
Kids Depot
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and Type recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
Cashier
Bill Miller BBQ
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Education
Douglas MacArthur
Associate Of Applied Arts - Special Education
San Antonio College
San Antonio 05.2025
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson development
- Student records management
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Lead Teacher
La Petite
04.2024 - Current
Teacher
Forthood CDC
03.2020 - 06.2021
Restaurant Hostess
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
03.2020 - 03.2020
Afterschool Teacher
Kids Depot
12.2019 - 03.2020
Cashier
Bill Miller BBQ
02.2017 - 11.2017
Lead Teacher
The Child Center of Stone Oak
Associate
Walgreens
Douglas MacArthur
Associate Of Applied Arts - Special Education
San Antonio College