Michelle Arispe-Castro
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD TEACHER, THREE-YEAR-OLDS CLASSROOM
The Goddard At Falls Church
12.2023 - Current
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom
- Completed extensive training that provided insight on child care and development topics
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
Lead Teacher
Primrose Of Arlington At Crystal City
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
TEAM CAPTAIN
South Block
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed workflow processes, ensuring tasks were delegated appropriately
- Mentored new team members in company protocols, policies, and procedures
- Developed effective communication strategies between team members
- Provided positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to motivate team members and promote a healthy work environment
- Tracked store inventories and replenished products according to demand
- Assisted with receiving and dispatching of work requested.
Lead Prek Teacher
The Gardner School Of Arlington
07.2024 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CommuniKids Preschool VIII
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted the executive management team in making informed decisions by providing timely and accurate administrative support
- Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential
- Screened incoming telephone calls, routing to appropriate personnel
- Used Microsoft Office Suite to create and revise documents and presentations
- Composed professional emails on behalf of the Director to external contacts in response to inquiries or requests.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
CommuniKids Preschool V
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed and maintained consistent, positive relationships with children
- Cleaned classrooms and organized instruction materials in appropriate locations
- Assessed student understanding of material presented throughout the course of study
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior issues, or academic concerns.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CANDIDATE -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Washington Liberty High School
Arlington, VA06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft
- Team Work
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Bilingual
- MAT
- CPR/First Aid
- CDA
- ServSafe Managers Card
Timeline
Lead Prek Teacher
The Gardner School Of Arlington
07.2024 - Current
LEAD TEACHER, THREE-YEAR-OLDS CLASSROOM
The Goddard At Falls Church
12.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Primrose Of Arlington At Crystal City
04.2023 - 12.2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CommuniKids Preschool VIII
09.2022 - 01.2023
ASSISTANT TEACHER
CommuniKids Preschool V
09.2021 - 09.2022
TEAM CAPTAIN
South Block
03.2019 - 06.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CANDIDATE -
George Mason University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Washington Liberty High School
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