Maritza Ruiz
Menifee,CA
Summary
A compassionate, creative and effective Teacher Assistant with 19 years of experience. Committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, with emphasis on meeting individual student needs and contributing to their academic success. Ability to work independently or as part of a teaching team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Montebello, CA
09.2005 - Current
- Assist with the care and supervision of 17 children ages 3 to 5 years old In the classroom and playground.
- Follow lesson plans and prepare daily activities to assess and document children's development observations.
- Implementing program curriculum, philosophy, and assisting teacher with inputting Desire Results Development Profile (DRDP) into child plus software.
- Conduct daily health check ups upon children's arrival and conduct other duties as required.
- Assist children on changing diapers and support children on the transition of potty training.
- Maintain a safe and learning environment for all children.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA12-2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Empathetic
- Patient
Certification
- Skills Certificate - Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate 1 September 2011- East Los Angeles college
- Skills Certificate - Children with special needs emphasis December 2018 - East Los Angeles College
- Certificate of Achievement - Infant: Toddler December 2018 - East Los Angeles College
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Date completed: July 2023 - American Red Cross
- Child Development Teacher Permit - Issue Date: May 1, 2024 - Expiration: May 1, 2029 - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training July 2024 - California Department of Social Services
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
09.2005 - Current
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
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