MICHELE CORREA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Play Facilitator
Kidspace Children's Museum
Pasadena, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Engaged children and families in hands-on, play-based learning activities to foster creativity and exploration.
- Maintained a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring visitor safety and comfort.
- Supported museum programming by facilitating workshops, special events, and group activities.
- Communicated museum policies effectively, including to multilingual guests, to ensure an inclusive experience.
- Maintained the safety and cleanliness of play areas, proactively addressing any risks or concerns while fostering a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Preschool Teacher/ Afterschool Teacher
Smart Tree Preschool
Rosemead, CA
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Designed and implemented structured play-based lesson plans and activities to align with child development goals.
- Fostered positive behavior and social-emotional growth in a nurturing classroom environment.
- Organized engaging group activities to encourage creativity and teamwork.
- Partnered with families to provide updates on progress, share insights into the curriculum, and involve them in their child's educational journey.
- Encouraged exploration and independence by creating a rich, stimulating environment filled with age-appropriate materials and resources.
Tutor
Academicise
Temple City
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided small-group tutoring sessions, focusing on study skills, time management, and academic improvement.
- Assisted students with assignments while fostering independent learning and confidence.
- Provides effective guidance to complete assignments accurately and on time.
- Demonstrates understanding and adaptability to support students at their own pace.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Tina's Family Childcare
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Comprehensive understanding of early childhood development stages and milestones.
- Proficient in creating a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment that fosters positive behavior.
- Created a loving, safe environment for children by establishing social, emotional, and physical growth through intentional teaching and play.
Education
Bachelor's of Art - Child Development
University of Arizona Global Campus
06-2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
06-2021
Skills
- Early childhood education,
- Knowledgeable in early childhood development stages,
- Creating structured and organized learning environments,
- Advocate for play-based learning to foster child development
Certification
- CPR
- MANDATED REPORTING
Timeline
Play Facilitator
Kidspace Children's Museum
01.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher/ Afterschool Teacher
Smart Tree Preschool
07.2022 - 10.2023
Tutor
Academicise
08.2019 - 03.2020
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Tina's Family Childcare
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor's of Art - Child Development
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus