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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 implementing Montessori lesson plans across Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
  • Ensure organized and clean classroom environments for effective learning experiences.
  • Communicate with parents during drop-off and pick-up about student activities and developmental progress.
  • Collaborate with Head of School to coordinate seasonal outdoor activities for 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 engaging hands-on science activities centered around planets and robotics.
  • Organized daily shipping inventory to ensure 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, California
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.
  • Created a passion project that addressed gentrification in marginalized communities of Los Angeles.

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