Sandra Mejia
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Young People's Workshops (YPW) Immersion School
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Equine veterinarian assistant
Equine Veterinarian Services
02.2008 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: This clinic specializes in veterinarian care for racing horses only
- Care is extremely sensitive as this is a multi-million dollars industry with no tolerance for errors
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- During my tenure I was in charge of overseeing daily operations of running the clinic, from patient/customer coordination, scheduling and assisting outpatient surgeries
- This position required ability to coordinate multiple commitments, deal with vendors and purchase requests as well as outstanding customer service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Science
Instituto De Ciencias Y Estudios Superiores De Tam
Reynosa, Mexico08-2011
Skills
- Early Education Courses
- Frog Street Learning System
- Tadpoles School Management System
- Lesson planning / implementation
- Learning support
- Problem-solving
- Foster/Nurture
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Classroom restocking
Accomplishments
One year into my employment, I was promoted to resident teacher of a different (Toddlers) classroom where:
- I trained / supervised an assistant teacher
- Drove development of Child's portfolio on:
a) Social / Emotional Activities
b) Language Development
c) Cognitive Development
d) Physical Development
- Established a daily parent report on the various activities and with their child's pictures using the Tadpoles School Management System
Professional Development
Key classes counting towards Professional Development Hours
2024 (Instructor-Led Training)
- Blood-borne diseases and safety
- Shaking baby syndrome
- Child abuse and neglect
- Early Childhood Best Practices
- Conscious Discipline (12 hrs)
- Child Development 0-24 Months
2023 (Instructor-Led Training)
- Rhythm and Relationships: Calming the chaos and creating the connections & Support for Quality Care
- Social & Emotional Development through games/play (Area: Supporting skills development)
- Mutual respect. (Area: Child Growth and Development, Responsive Interactions and Guidance)
- Human Potential. How to unlock it. (Area: Learning Environment, Planning Framework, Curriculum and Standards)
- Cultivating A Dynamic Classroom Culture (Responsive Interactions and Guidance)
- Children Art - Direct & Indirect (Supporting skills)
- Positive communications as an Infant Educator (REsponsive Interactions Guide)
Affiliations
- TECPDS - Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System
Certification
- Child Development Associate (In progress. Classes completed)
- 5-step frog street curriculum
- Tadpoles School Management System
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Young People's Workshops (YPW) Immersion School
10.2022 - 08.2024
Equine veterinarian assistant
Equine Veterinarian Services
02.2008 - 06.2020
- Child Development Associate (In progress. Classes completed)
- 5-step frog street curriculum
- Tadpoles School Management System
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Science
Instituto De Ciencias Y Estudios Superiores De Tam
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