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Monica Baeza

Artesia,New Mexico
Monica Baeza

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues. Dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

South Eastern New Mexico Headstart
Artesia, NM

Teacher
11.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
  • Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 5 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Arranged and led activities for students.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
  • Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
  • Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained routine student records.
  • Assisted teacher in monitoring students' progress using ISP AND TSG Strategies and deca method and by reviewing test scores and classwork.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
  • Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.

Little Castle Preschool
Artesia, NM

Teacher
05.2018 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
  • Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
  • Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Established course websites to make updated handouts and other resources available to students at all times.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Taught reading, language arts, mathematics and other subjects utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Modeled lesson planning strategies and classroom management techniques to student teachers.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.

snmac
Artesia, new mexico

Teacher Assistant/ Teacher
07.2010 - 03.2015

Job overview

Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth. Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly. Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children. Monitored childrensapos;s play activities to verify safety and wellness. Taught children personal care behaviors, including toilet training and feeding. Stayed current on all toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings. Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos. Monitored educational progress by keeping detailed individual charts and files. Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.10 years infant care experience. Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures. Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties. Used crowd management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment. Instructed children in health and personal habits including eating, resting and toilet habits. Managed classroom of 20 children ages 3 to 5 Carefully supervised children in play area. Gave individualized instruction. Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities. Conducted phone interviews with parents. Clearly communicated to children in developmentally appropriate way. Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors. Frequently substituted in office and classroom areas. Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping the classroom clean. Created daily lesson plans for activities. Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day. Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families. Maintained a safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment. Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention. Set up tables, decorations and refreshments for family events. Sanitized all toys and play areas daily. Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork. Maintained a neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves. Reported health concerns and posted health warnings in case of illness.

The door Of Opportunity
Artesia

Job coach/ Residential staff
11.2009 - 01.2014

Job overview

Helped develop each participants physical and psychological fitness. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Monitored individuals with acute conditions. Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Help Assist patients' with monitoring blood glucose levels. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Obtained vitals when necessary. Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities. Charted and recorded information in client files. Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients. Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans. Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings. Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel. Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills. Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications. Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities. Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications. Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others. Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.

Tate Branch
Artesia, New Mexico

Secretary
07.2009 - 11.2009

Job overview

Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials. Drafted and typed grammatically correct office memos. Assisted in the preparation of engagement letters. Received and disbursed all incoming mail. Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences. Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email and faxes. Screened telephone calls and inquiries and directed them as appropriate. Attended business meetings and took meeting minutes.

Education

ENMU Portales
Portales, NM

Bachelor of Science from Child Development
05-2024

University Overview

Child Abuse Awareness training

Course in Behavior Management

Child development Associate certificate

Daycare Provider Certificate

CPR

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Positive reinforcement methods
  • Charting and record keeping
  • Child abuse prevention
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Understands developmental disorders
  • Active listener
  • Infant, toddler and preschool curriculum expert
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Friendly
  • Approachable
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Emergency procedures
  • Dependable
  • Lesson plan development
  • Allergic reaction procedures
  • Playful
  • Conversant in Spanish
  • Engaging
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Arts, crafts and games
  • Self-motivated
  • Calm under pressure
  • Reliable
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Childcare management software
  • Training and development
  • Quick learner
  • Client-focused
  • Excellent with kids 

Additional Information

Additional Information

I am a very fast learner usually I can figure out things very quickly and love hands on experiences. I am also a team player and am not afraid of hard work and dedication to my job and collogues . I love learning new things everyday to better the benefit not only of myself but others as well. I have 15 years of experience with children off and on in my lifetime and I am still excited about teaching and learning things to benefit the children.

Timeline

Teacher
South Eastern New Mexico Headstart
11.2018 - Current
Teacher
Little Castle Preschool
05.2018 - 11.2018
Teacher Assistant/ Teacher
snmac
07.2010 - 03.2015
Job coach/ Residential staff
The door Of Opportunity
11.2009 - 01.2014
Secretary
Tate Branch
07.2009 - 11.2009
ENMU Portales
Bachelor of Science from Child Development

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education Associates Degree, Enmu Roswell NM -2019
  • Bachelor of Science degree, Enmu Portales NM-2024
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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.

Interests

Crafts

Spending time with family

Traveling

Learning new things

Spending time with friends

Monica Baeza