Maria Gomez
Laurel,DE
Summary
Experienced and passionate Teachers Assistant with 8 years of experience in preschool education. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Proficient in developing individualized lesson plans and behavior techniques to address unique student needs. Recognized for timely support and reliability in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and effective learning environment, enhancing student engagement, and academic success through collaboration with faculty. Strong communication, organization, and instructional support skills with a results-driven approach in educational settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Children & Families First
10.2020 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Coordinated with the Education Coordinator for developing appropriate modifications or accommodations as required for specific students.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, guiding effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Participated in home visits and teacher conferences discussing student progress and achievements.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication about student progress and goals.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported daily classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment for preschool children.
- Assisted in the development of individual learning plans for each child, including goal-setting based on student needs.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained safety and security by supervising children at all times.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Ensured a clean and sanitary classroom environment by routinely organizing materials as well as assisting in daily cleaning tasks.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance tracker.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress.
Teaching Assistant
Telamon Head Start
09.2018 - 06.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
Indian River High School
Dagsboro, DE06.2009
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Activity Implementation
- Student and Parent Relations
- Student Safety
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Multicultural Awareness
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Student Health and Safety
- Effective communication
- Positive attitude
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Organizational and planning skills
Certification
- First Aid CPR AED Certified
- Administration of Medication
- Child Development Associate( CDA)
- TECE 1 & TECE 2
- Understanding Autism and strategies for child care providers
- Gold Objective for Development and Learning
- Lakeshore Learning Materials
- Positive behavior Management Training
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language - Limited Working
Accomplishments
- Earned certification in TECE 1 and TECE 2
- Certification in Child Development Associate
- Cohort for Pyramid Model
- Helped train 6 new teaching assistants and teaching aides.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Children & Families First
10.2020 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant
Telamon Head Start
09.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Indian River High School
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