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MARITZA HUSSEIN

Westbury,USA

Summary

  • Detail oriented and organized educator with strong problem-solving skills; and exemplary attention to details.
  • Motivated, efficient and dependable individual who excels in a challenging and competitive environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3K Lead Teacher

Funday Daycare Center
Corona, NY
01.2025 - Current
  • Designed curriculum tailored to preschool students' learning styles.
  • Applied storytelling, hands-on activities, and group discussions to boost student engagement.
  • Applied behavior management techniques to foster positive classroom environments.
  • Facilitated independent thinking by initiating problem-solving activities during playtime.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.

Education Director/Lead Pre-K Teacher

International Children's School
Corona, NY
09.2018 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily daycare operations, aligning with NYC Article 47 and regulatory requirements.
  • Executed creation and application of policies, procedures, and curriculum adhering to early childhood education standards.
  • Managed and supervised teaching staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Ensured proper staff-to-child ratios were maintained at all times.
  • Facilitated a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children's growth and development.
  • Coordinated with families to address concerns, provided support, and fostered open communication.
  • Maintained accurate records, including attendance, health records, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
  • Coordinated professional development opportunities for staff in alignment with state and city requirements.
  • Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of teaching personnel.

UPK Lead Teacher

El Ber School
Astoria, NY
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provided instruction, managed the classroom environment, and promoted student learning
  • Implemented lesson plans, assigned students class work, and maintained classroom control and discipline
  • Assessed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Established effective working relationships with staff and students
  • Worked with students to develop their academic skills
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

UPK Teacher

Quick Start Day Care Center
South Ozone Park, NY
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that aligned with the curriculum
  • Provided a safe and supportive learning environment for preschool-aged children
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and development
  • Utilized various teaching methods to engage students in learning activities
  • Managed classroom behavior and promoted positive social interactions among students
  • Conducted standardized evaluation and assessments to track student progress
  • Collaborated with other teachers and staff to enhance the overall educational experience

Substitute Teacher

School Professionals
New York, NY
09.2012 - 06.2015
  • Provided instruction, managed the classroom environment, and promoted student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
  • Implemented teacher lesson plans, assigned students class work and homework, and maintained classroom control and discipline
  • Worked with students to develop their Spanish, Math, Science, and English skills
  • Established effective working relationships with staff and students

Tutor

Academic Tutors
New York, NY
03.2012 - 09.2012
  • Worked with individual students to help develop their reading and writing skills
  • Created strategies to target areas of concern
  • Filled out evaluations and reports to chart students' progress

Student Teacher

IS230
Jackson Heights, NY
10.2011 - 12.2011
  • Beginners through Advanced levels/Spanish
  • Assisted teacher in planning for instruction
  • Interacted with students in small groups of 4 and a whole group of 20 students.
  • Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Customer Service Representative

FFO
Oceanside, NY
01.2007 - 04.2010
  • Responsible for maintaining, correcting and updating employee time sheets
  • Maintained employee records and personnel files
  • Assisted in all facets of office and warehouse sales
  • Responsible for order processing, heavy customer and manufacturer contact

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education/SWD (B-2)

Touro College Graduate School Of Education
Forest Hills, NY
01.2020

BA - Psychology/Spanish

Queens College
Flushing, NY
05.2010

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Special Education
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Behavior Management
  • CPR
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Proficient in Word
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Presentation Software Proficiency
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Tutoring
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Lesson development
  • Analytical Teaching Practices

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Teaching Certification

Timeline

3K Lead Teacher

Funday Daycare Center
01.2025 - Current

Education Director/Lead Pre-K Teacher

International Children's School
09.2018 - 08.2024

UPK Lead Teacher

El Ber School
11.2017 - 06.2018

UPK Teacher

Quick Start Day Care Center
07.2015 - 10.2016

Substitute Teacher

School Professionals
09.2012 - 06.2015

Tutor

Academic Tutors
03.2012 - 09.2012

Student Teacher

IS230
10.2011 - 12.2011

Customer Service Representative

FFO
01.2007 - 04.2010

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education/SWD (B-2)

Touro College Graduate School Of Education

BA - Psychology/Spanish

Queens College
MARITZA HUSSEIN