Mercedes De La Cruz
Conroe,TX
Summary
Experienced teacher with a proven track record of success at Hillcrest Children's Center. Started as a teacher aide and quickly advanced to the role of teacher within six months. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and was promoted to Lead Teacher. Successfully developed and implemented curriculums, organized activities, and provided support to students, parents, and fellow teachers. Collaborated closely with the director to plan and execute events, festivals, and trainings. Committed to professional growth, actively pursuing additional courses, college classes, and trainings to continuously enhance skills and knowledge in child development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Hillcrest Children's Center
04.2018 - 10.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKSkills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Safety awareness
- Childcare requirements
- Age-appropriate discipline
Arts and Crafts
I enjoy planning projects that are both fun and engaging. I allow the kids to get the hands on experiences that stretching their fine motor skills with different techniques. Painting, collages, crafting are my go to. I am resourceful with my materials and can use something as little as sticks and nature to materials found at your local Office Depot.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Hillcrest Children's Center
04.2018 - 10.2024
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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