Susana Martin Lua
Visalia
Summary
Compassionate Preschool Teacher with expertise in developing lesson plans that enhance children's social and emotional growth. Focused on creating supportive environments and utilizing assessment tools to customize learning experiences. Seeking to leverage skills as an Assistant Site Supervisor to further nurture children's developmental needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Paul's School
Visalia
08.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social and emotional development.
- Implemented creative activities to enhance cognitive and physical skills in children.
- Managed classroom routines to ensure a safe and organized learning space.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student development and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Preschool Teacher
Tulare County Office of Education Head Start Program
Visalia
06.2013 - 05.2019
- Supervised and participated in small group activities with the children.
- Prepared classroom materials and maintained a clean, safe facility and equipment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Managed classroom routines to ensure a safe and organized learning space.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Familiar with EKER'S, CLASS, and DRDP
Preschool Teacher
Visalia Unified School District
08.2012 - 04.2013
- On-call Classified Substitute for Visalia Unified School District when an employee calls in sick.
- Follow the instructions of the teacher in what she needed to be done.
- Instructed small group of children with their homework or what the teacher may have left behind for them to do.
- Prepare classroom materials and maintained a clean, safe facility and equipment for all the children.
- Communicated to the teacher's by leaving them notes.
Preschool Teacher - infant and toddler's
Krayola Korner
Porterville
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Instructed infants and toddlers in foundational concepts, including numbers, shapes, and letters.
- Developed and organized lesson plans to ensure engaging and effective weekly instruction.
- Facilitated child development through structured activities, fostering learning and social skills.
- Maintain order and establish discipline in a positive way
- Prepare the classroom materials in an orderly fashion
4th Grade Teacher
After School Program- YES Program
Porterville
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Established positive disciplinary rules to foster a respectful classroom environment
- Oversaw and coordinated children's activities in classroom and outdoor settings to promote engagement and learning
- Supported students with homework to reinforce understanding of classroom concepts
- Did a lesson plan weekly
- Organized aged group activities both inside and outside the classroom.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, Ca01-2013
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
CSU-Bakersfield
Ca01-2010
Transfer Student -
Porterville College
01-2007
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School
01-2002
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Early childhood curriculum
- Child assessment
- Creative activity design
- Education standards compliance
- Head start programs
- Family engagement
- Parent communication
- Professional development
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Site Supervisor Permit
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Paul's School
08.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Tulare County Office of Education Head Start Program
06.2013 - 05.2019
Preschool Teacher
Visalia Unified School District
08.2012 - 04.2013
Preschool Teacher - infant and toddler's
Krayola Korner
08.2011 - 12.2011
4th Grade Teacher
After School Program- YES Program
08.2004 - 08.2005
Master's Degree - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
CSU-Bakersfield
Transfer Student -
Porterville College
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School