YESSICA GARCIA BENITEZ
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with a commitment to fostering supportive learning environments. Expertise in lesson planning and collaborative engagement with families enhances children’s cognitive and social-emotional development. Skilled in implementing hands-on activities that promote a safe, engaging atmosphere for learning.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Lead & Aftercare Lead
KidsCo Jr.
Gaithersburg, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Led classroom and aftercare operations through effective organization, preparation, supervision, and positive guidance to create a supportive learning environment.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and hands-on activities that support cognitive, language, social-emotional, fine-motor, and gross-motor development.
- Support the daily operation of a preschool classroom and aftercare program while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to address children's individual needs and enhance daily routines, transitions, and learning experiences.
- Communicated with families about children's daily experiences, classroom activities, and developmental progress to strengthen home-school connections.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences and share observations related to children's growth and development.
Aftercare Aide
KidsCo Jr.
Gaithersburg, MD
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised children during aftercare, ensuring safety and fostering positive social interactions and well-being.
- Facilitated age-appropriate games, crafts, and learning activities to enhance classroom experiences.
- Assisted teachers with transitions and classroom organization, contributing to smooth daily operations.
- Built positive relationships with children, families, and teaching staff while helping maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Project Administrator
Ritz Construction
Mount Airy, MD
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored status of active bids and awarded projects, ensuring project information remained organized and current.
- Organized project information and facilitated clear communication throughout the bidding process to enhance team collaboration.
- Managed multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Tracked construction opportunities by maintaining bid and award information to ensure timely access to critical project data.
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
Mount Airy, MD
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Resolved customer inquiries, concerns, and returns efficiently to enhance overall service satisfaction.
- Delivered friendly, professional customer service in a fast-paced environment, fostering positive customer experiences.
- Facilitated clear communication with customers and coworkers while accurately managing multiple responsibilities.
- Worked as part of a team to maintain an efficient and welcoming customer experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glenelg High School
Glenelg, MD06-2023
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Curriculum
- Creative Learning Activities
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom management
- Aftercare management
- Child Supervision & Safety
- Fine & Gross Motor Activities
- Activity Planning
- Program Coordination
- Parent & Family Communication
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Guidance
Certification
- Medication Administration Training — Completed Sept. 6, 2026
- 2026 Basic Health & Safety Training
- CPR & First Aid — Completed Aug. 11, 2025 Expires Aug. 2027
- 45-Hour Preschool Curriculum — Completed Oct. 6, 2025
- 45-Hour Growth & Development: Birth–Age 12 — Completed Sept. 29, 2025
- 9-Hour Communication Course — Completed Sept. 22, 2025
- 3-Hour Aide Orientation — Completed Feb. 2025
- Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — Completed July 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Lead & Aftercare Lead
KidsCo Jr.
08.2025 - Current
Aftercare Aide
KidsCo Jr.
12.2024 - 08.2025
Project Administrator
Ritz Construction
02.2024 - 11.2024
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
09.2020 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Glenelg High School