Marlaine Nasr
Madera,CA
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Assist leadership with recruiting efforts by screening potential teacher aides and classroom assistants
- Participate in candidate interviews and provide feedback on cultural fit and classroom readiness
- Help onboard new staff by mentoring and training them on classroom procedures and school policies
- Refer qualified candidates to the administration
- Foster a multicultural and inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and promotes respect for all students
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for preschool students, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Create a stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, and creativity among students
- Utilize various teaching methods such as storytelling, hands-on activities, and group projects to engage students in the learning process
- Integrate technology into the classroom by incorporating educational apps, interactive whiteboards, or tablets for interactive lessons
- Facilitate hands-on science experiments that sparked curiosity about the natural world among young learners
- Encourage physical activity through structured outdoor playtime activities that promote gross motor skills development
- Establish positive relationships with colleagues through effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork
- Participate in professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, or courses to stay updated on best practices in early childhood education
- Mentor new teachers by providing guidance and sharing knowledge of effective teaching strategies
- Manage classroom materials and resources effectively by organizing them in an accessible manner
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress reports, and other administrative documents
- Foster a multicultural and inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and promotes respect for all students
- Implement positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, or certificates to motivate and encourage student achievement
- Support the social-emotional development of students by teaching conflict resolution skills, empathy, and emotional regulation strategies
- Differentiate instruction based on individual student needs to ensure that all learners are appropriately challenged and supported
- Incorporate art activities into the curriculum to foster creativity and self-expression among students
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom behavior and create a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Collaborate with parents to provide regular updates on student progress and address any concerns or questions they may have had
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student performance and development goals
- Assess student progress through observation, informal assessments, and formal evaluations to identify areas of improvement
- Promote cultural awareness by incorporating diverse literature, music, and traditions into daily lessons
- Foster a love for learning through hands-on experiences such as sensory play, art projects, or science experiments
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Possess outstanding child care service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple situations effectively
- Support children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Able to work independently with students and implement daily curriculum to engage children in academic and social character-building in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
- Possess great classroom management skills, able to manage groups and keep order using positive reinforcement
- Self-motivated teacher with the ability to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
- Organize program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents, and other observations
- Supervise children during in-class activities and on the playground
- Organize lunchtime, snack time, and nap hours
- Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on an entire group
- Partner and communicate with parents in daily conversation and with formal conferences, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
- Support the center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community contacts
- Supervised and assisted 24 children through a school day
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy - Learning Care Group
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop and deliver interacting learning programs designed to engage and educate young children
- Implement of variety of educational techniques (storytelling, guided play, movement, etc.) to teach children
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
- Provide basic needs for children
- Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
- Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
- Track children’s progress and report to parents through an application called Brightwheel
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with safety standards (proper and consistent sanitation, regular handwashing of staff and students, etc.)
Education
Early Childhood Education - ECE Units
Business Administration - Bachelor's degree
Upper secondary education - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CANo Degree - Child Development
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CASkills
- Early childhood education
- Parent communication
- Educational assessment
- CPR training
- Curriculum Development
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff management
- Group and individual instruction
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student records management
- Afterschool program leadership
- Certified in early childhood education
- Child CPR and first aid
- Early childhood education center experience
- Social emotional development (child development components)
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Units Present
- Certified CPR and First Aid
- Certified Early Childhood Mandated Reporter
- Certified Associate Teacher in Early Childhood Education
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Early Childhood Education Teaching Associate Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School
11.2024 - 09.2025
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2022 - 02.2025
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy - Learning Care Group
11.2021 - 05.2022
Business Administration - Bachelor's degree
Upper secondary education - undefined
Early Childhood Education - ECE Units
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
San Francisco State University
No Degree - Child Development
Diablo Valley College