Maritza Mendoza
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Mission Bend Christian Academy, excelling in lesson planning and student engagement. Expert in fostering academic and social development through innovative curriculum design and positive reinforcement. Achieved significant improvements in student outcomes, demonstrating a blend of early childhood education expertise and classroom management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Mission Bend Christian Academy
2016.12 - 2020.03
- Taught students basic academic, behavioral, and social skills.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
2013.08 - 2016.10
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Houston, Texas06.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Positive Reinforcement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Mission Bend Christian Academy
2016.12 - 2020.03
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
2013.08 - 2016.10
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
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