Vanessa Marrujo
Carlsbad
Summary
Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Preschool teacher with an engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experimented and trained in varying teaching methods with the goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Learning Jungle
San Diego
02.2025 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans to stimulate children's learning and development.
- Communicated regularly with parents about child progress and classroom events.
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behavior.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support, and I developed strategies to improve assistance.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Family Services
San Antonio
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in planning engaging lesson activities for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's daily activities and needs.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
A Plus Subs
San Diego
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers, based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments, and maintain consistent schedules.
Preschool Teacher
Discovery Isle
Poway
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed engaging lesson plans to stimulate children's learning and development.
- Implemented safety procedures to maintain a secure classroom environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents about child progress and classroom events.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Bus Operator
Metropolitan Transit System
San Diego
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding service updates and delays.
- Stopped buses at designated locations according to schedule and allowed sufficient time for loading and unloading passengers.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles, ensuring that all safety equipment was in proper working order.
- Stayed up to date with local roads, traffic patterns and speed limits.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA07-2026
High School Diploma -
Kearny High School
San Diego, CA06-2009
Skills
- Head Start programs
- Lesson planning
- Student records management
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Learning Jungle
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Family Services
11.2024 - 01.2025
Substitute Preschool Teacher
A Plus Subs
02.2023 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
Discovery Isle
07.2022 - 01.2023
Bus Operator
Metropolitan Transit System
03.2017 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) -
San Diego Mesa College
High School Diploma -
Kearny High School
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