MARIEL ESPINOZA
Oxnard
Summary
Compassionate educator with extensive experience in early childhood settings, excelling in lesson planning, classroom management, and individualized student support. Committed to providing a safe, stimulating environment that encourages growth in sensory, motor, and social skills through interactive and hands-on learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Our Redeemer Preschool
Oxnard
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated children's social and emotional development through individualized interactions.
- Encouraged creativity and curiosity by engaging children in play-based learning activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Enhanced lesson delivery with personal support, small group instruction, and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to enhance positive interactions.
- Organized learning materials and maintained a clean, safe classroom environment.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and classroom strategies.
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
Oxnard
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Cared for toddlers, ensuring safety and promoting learning through structured activities.
- Developed engaging activities to enhance sensory, gross motor, and fine motor skills.
- Focused on sensory, gross motor and fine motor skills.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks to support children's growth and well-being.
- Managed daily financial transactions and bookkeeping tasks.
Market Manager/Booking
RAW INSPIRATIONS INC.
Calabasas
10.2014 - 03.2020
- Coordinated and managed markets (events), ensuring smooth operations and timely problem resolution while balancing multiple priorities.
- Planned markets (events) and enlisted vendors, ensuring successful execution and quality delivery.
- Sourced and secured vendors to book markets, enhancing business opportunities.
- Managed sales and customer relations to enhance client satisfaction.
- Successfully developed on-the-spot contingency plans during adverse weather conditions.
- Known for thriving in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
- Website: Not provided
After School Teacher
BRIGHT HORIZONS
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Supervised 15 to 20 children during recreational activities to foster teamwork and social skills.
- Assisted students with homework to reinforce learning concepts.
- Organizing activities for the students.
- Creating fun games for learning.
- Ensured children received healthy snacks to promote well-being.
- Website: Not provided
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05-2026
AA - Liberal Studies
Oxnard College
01-2007
High School Diploma -
Channel Islands High School
01-2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom Resource Management
- Child development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Gross motor skills development
- Emergency Response Training
- Child Safety Awareness
- Verbal Communication
- Listening
- Informing Others
- Customer Focus
- Organization
- Team collaboration
- Nurturing environment
- Positive reinforcement
- Professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Microsoft Office
- Social skills promotion
References
Available upon request
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Our Redeemer Preschool
11.2024 - Current
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
10.2020 - 08.2024
Market Manager/Booking
RAW INSPIRATIONS INC.
10.2014 - 03.2020
After School Teacher
BRIGHT HORIZONS
02.2014 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Oxnard College
AA - Liberal Studies
Oxnard College
High School Diploma -
Channel Islands High School