Tricia Mendez
Glen Gardner,NJ
Summary
Passionate and adaptable professional with a strong background in early childhood education. Known for effective communication and collaborative teaching, committed to enhancing children's educational experiences and supporting families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Green Apple Academy
Greendell, NJ
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Paraprofessional
Readington Township @ Stanton Learning Center
Stanton, NJ
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed classroom operations until initiation of universal preschool program.
- Supported students during academic instruction and the completion of activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in classroom management and organization of instructional materials.
- Assisted with the implementation of the student's individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Stanton Learning Center
Stanton, NJ
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Worked closely with study teams and therapists to assist special education students.
- Provided a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Fostered social, emotional, cognitive,and physical development through engaging activities.
- Conducted assessments and held parent teacher conferences to track each child's progress and identified areas for improvement.
- Adhered to all health and safety regulations.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Foundations Preschool
Annandale, NJ
07.2006 - 05.2013
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated classroom staff.
- Provided children with a safe and intellectually stimulating classroom environment.
- Created and implemented all lesson planning.
- Followed state standards and requirements.
- Experienced in multiple children with special needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJSkills
- Lesson development
- Activity planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Training and mentoring
- Childcare requirements
- Special education
- Collaborative teaching
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Green Apple Academy
04.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Readington Township @ Stanton Learning Center
01.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Stanton Learning Center
08.2020 - 01.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Foundations Preschool
07.2006 - 05.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Raritan Valley Community College