Paula Saenz
Whittier,CA
Summary
Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Beginning Preschool Teacher
Heritage Oak Private Elementary
Yorba Linda, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting teaching methods as needed.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and address concerns effectively.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational games to foster creativity and critical thinking.
- Assisted in coordinating special events and activities to enrich the preschool experience.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Yorba Linda United Methodist Church
Yorba Linda, CA
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional practices and classroom dynamics.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative teaching strategies and hands-on learning activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Pre-K Teacher
Hadley School
Whittier, CA
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA05-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum planning
- Assessment strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Public speaking
Timeline
Beginning Preschool Teacher
Heritage Oak Private Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Yorba Linda United Methodist Church
04.2022 - 06.2024
Pre-K Teacher
Hadley School
05.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College