Michelle Amaya Najera
Pharr,USA
Summary
Dedicated and caring Early Childhood Teacher with almost 4 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, preschool, and after-school children. Passionate about creating a safe, loving, and engaging classroom environment where children feel welcomed, included, and like they belong. I focus on supporting children’s social-emotional development by helping them recognize, express, and manage their emotions in a healthy way. I also value bilingual learning and focus on Spanish language development by incorporating Spanish vocabulary, songs, conversations, and activities into the classroom.
My goal is to help each child feel loved, respected, confident, and supported in their individual growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kadosh Kids Learnig Center
10.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered cognitive and social development in toddlers.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Royal Education Center
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their child's progress and responding promptly to any questions or concerns they had.
- Provided individual attention to each toddler through one-on-one instruction during playtime and circle time.
- Implement developmental checklists every 6 months to track children's progress.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Paradise Academy
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessment results, developmental milestones achieved.
- Infants, Toddler and After School Teacher
Teacher All Ages
Kids Academy Daycare 2
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support development.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Supervised a group of 10-15 children in an after school program setting.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2026
Substitute Teacher - Education
South Texas College
McAllen, TX10-2025
High School Diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres Coahuila
Mexico04-2021
Skills
- Classroom organization and management
- Frog Street curriculum
- Texas Rising Star standards
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Developmental checklists
- Progress reporting
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent communication
- Creative activities: art, music, storytelling, and dramatic play
- Behavior guidance and redirection
- Safety and supervision
- Childcare management software
- Special needs support
Certification
- 2 Years of experience working with Texas Rising Stars standards and working with the Frog Street curriculum.
- 1 Year Texas School Ready
- CPR and First Aid
- TB Test
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kadosh Kids Learnig Center
10.2025 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Royal Education Center
08.2024 - 10.2025
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Paradise Academy
01.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher All Ages
Kids Academy Daycare 2
03.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
South Texas College
Substitute Teacher - Education
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres Coahuila