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Paulina Urrutia

Albuquerque

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated NM Pre-k Lead Teacher at Abc Preschool And Childcare, recognized for excellence in curriculum development and fostering family engagement. Proven ability to enhance child development through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Bilingual in Spanish, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills while ensuring compliance with state standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NM Pre-k Lead Teacher

Abc Preschool And Childcare
06.2021 - 10.2025
  • Served as the Lead NMPREK Teacher, overseeing a classroom of 20 students year-round.
  • Managed all state paperwork and compliance with ECECD, NMPREK, and CQI.
  • Conducted child observations, assessments, and developmental progress documentation.
  • Designed and implemented daily and weekly lesson plans aligned with state standards.
  • Coordinated family communication, conferences, and engagement activities.
  • Completed 26+ professional development trainings while maintaining certification requirements.
  • Balanced administrative duties, classroom instruction, and compliance reporting.
  • Temporarily acted as Assistant Director/Director, supervising staff, managing schedules, and overseeing operations.
  • Planned and led large-scale school events (graduations, holiday programs, community celebrations).
  • Ensured a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students.
  • State-recognized for excellence in lesson planning and program quality.
  • Successfully maintained a 3.79 GPA while pursuing an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
  • I earned a Child Development Certificate (CDC) while leading a full classroom.
  • Trusted repeatedly as Acting Director/Assistant Director, reflecting reliability and leadership trust.
  • Developed engaging curriculum and activities that improved student participation and family satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organization and multitasking, completing all state documentation and audits on time.
  • Organized and led multiple graduation and celebration events, fostering family and community engagement.
  • Contributed to positive program evaluations and renewals through strong compliance and quality improvement efforts.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
05-2027

CDC - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
12-2023

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Curriculum compliance with NMPREK/FOCUS
  • FLUENT IN Spanish
  • Curriculum development
  • Positive role model and mentor

Certification

CDC

26+ State/NMPREK Certifications

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

NM Pre-k Lead Teacher

Abc Preschool And Childcare
06.2021 - 10.2025

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

Central New Mexico Community College

CDC - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

Central New Mexico Community College