Marcela Valdivia
North Hollywood
Summary
Dynamic early childhood education professional with extensive experience at Laurel Hall Preschool. Proven expertise in childcare management and fostering parent communication. Skilled at creating inclusive environments that promote child safety and emotional well-being. Dedicated to improving curriculum implementation and staff development, ensuring compliance with licensing standards, and supporting children’s growth that prepares them to succeed in kindergarten and beyond across multiple development areas, not just academics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Director
Laurel Hall Preschool
05.2019 - Current
- Support the Preschool Director in overseeing daily operations, ensuring the program meets all licensing, safety, and accreditations standard.
- Assist with staff supervision and training, providing guidance, mentorship and performance feedback to teachers and support staff.
- Help coordinate curriculum and implementation and ensure lesson plans align with the school philosophy and children's developmental needs.
- Maintain strong communication with families, addressing questions, concerns, and supporting parent engagement in school activities.
- Manage enrollment, admissions, and students records including attendance, tracking and complacence with regulatory requirements per the state licensing.
- Plan and participate in school events, such as open houses parent meetings, and community outreach activities such as school tours.
- Maintain classroom environments to ensure they are safe, inclusive, and conducive to learning.
- Support staff scheduling and classroom coverage to maintain appropriate teacher-child ratios at all times.
- Promote a positive school culture, modeling professionalism, teamwork, and respect among staff, families, and children.
Preschool Teacher
Laurel Hall Preschool
08.2014 - Current
- Create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that support each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities aligned with the preschool's curriculum.
- Foster social skills and positive behavior, guiding children in taking turns, cooperation, problem-solving, and self-regulation.
- Promote early literacy, math, and science learning through play-based and hand-on experiences.
- Maintain open communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on children progress, milestones, and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to plan events, share ideas, and support a cohesive learning community.
- Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, following all heath and safety guidelines according to state licensing and the state department public health.
- Support emotional well-being by helping children build confidence, independence, and empathy.
- Engage in professional development to stay current on early childhood education best practices and state licensing requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2007
Certification
- Site Supervisor Permit through Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- California Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reported
- First Aid CPR & AED through American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Director
Laurel Hall Preschool
05.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Laurel Hall Preschool
08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School