Marissa Mena
Baldwin Park
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hope Street Margolis Family Center Dignity Health-California Hospital Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
- Facilitate developmentally appropriate activities to support children's learning, social-emotional growth, and family engagement.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children of diverse developmental needs and backgrounds.
- Collaborate with families and staff to promote positive child development and individualized support.
Infant Lead Teacher
WALNUT MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Help the child develop their sensory, fine-motor, gross motor, language, cognitive, emotional, and practice life skills.
- Interactions/Interventions/ Plan activities
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for the children.
Area Supervisor
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to customer needs, resolving issues with patience, and maintaining a positive, helpful attitude.
- Developed strong communication skills, managing interactions with customers from diverse backgrounds and addressing challenges in a calm and efficient manner.
Education
Master of Science - Child Life
University of La Verne
07-2027
Bachelors - Family Studies and Child Development
California State University, Long Beach
05-2023
Associate in science - Child Development
Rio Hondo College
05-2021
Skills
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service and Communication
- Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Skilled in recognizing individual differences and adapting instructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs
- Knowledgeable in fostering safe, healthy environments for children's growth
- Understanding of children’s communities to help achieve program goals
- Relationship building
Timeline
Teacher
Hope Street Margolis Family Center Dignity Health-California Hospital Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
Infant Lead Teacher
WALNUT MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
01.2021 - 01.2026
Area Supervisor
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelors - Family Studies and Child Development
California State University, Long Beach
Associate in science - Child Development
Rio Hondo College
Master of Science - Child Life
University of La Verne