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Molly Pleitez

Los Angeles,

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Montessori Preschool Floater

Discovery Preschool
Hawthorne
07.2024 - Current
  • Support leads in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms with Montessori lesson plan implementation.
  • Ensure organization and cleanliness of prepared Montessori classroom environments.
  • Communicate with parents during pick-up regarding student activities and development.
  • Collaborate with Head of School to coordinate outdoor activities for seasonal school-wide festivals.

Summer Instructor

University Instructors
Lawndale
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervised safety of 25 K-2nd grade students during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Planned hands-on science activities focused on planets and robotics.
  • Organized daily shipping inventory to maintain efficient program operations.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - International Development Studies

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, California
06.2026

Bachelors of Arts - Education and Social Transformation

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA
06.2026

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Training
  • IRB and CITI Certification
  • Proficient in R Studio

Volunteer Experience

  • Teaching Intern, UCLA CAL Teach, 01/23, 03/23, Westwood, CA, Conducted observations of classroom activities in elementary and middle schools to gather insights for instructing methods. Planned and delivered engaging math lessons to 30 third graders, adhering to state educational standards. Co-facilitated science lessons for 28 seventh graders.
  • Advising Fellow, Matriculate, 12/23, Ongoing, Westwood, CA, Guide low-income high school students through entire college application process.
  • Education Policy Intern, UC CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, & Learning, 04/24, 06/24, Westwood, CA, Collaborated with UCLA policy advocates to investigate educational injustices.
  • Researched and crafted policy brief addressing education issues in gentrifying communities.

Timeline

Montessori Preschool Floater

Discovery Preschool
07.2024 - Current

Summer Instructor

University Instructors
07.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelors of Arts - International Development Studies

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelors of Arts - Education and Social Transformation

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Molly Pleitez