Julie Benitez

Over the past five years, I've grown from a classroom teacher into a Lead Teacher and have also had the opportunity to step into a temporary Assistant Director role. Those experiences have helped me become a stronger leader, communicator, and team player while reminding me that my favorite place is anywhere the children are! Whether I'm in the classroom, supporting a fellow teacher, helping families, or stepping in wherever I'm needed, I love being part of creating a positive and engaging environment for children to learn and grow.

Roles

• Lead Preschool Teacher (3–4 Year Old Program)

• Temporary Assistant Director

• Staff Trainer & Mentor

• Classroom Teacher

• Volunteer Preschool & School-Age Program Assistant

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, hands-on curriculum

• Foster children's social, emotional, and academic development

• Lead classroom operations and mentor assistant teachers

• Build positive partnerships with families

• Support school leadership, licensing compliance, and daily operations

• Create safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments

Achievements

• Over 5 years in Early Childhood Education

• Promoted to Lead Teacher and trusted with Assistant Director responsibilities

• Selected as a Staff Trainer, onboarding and mentoring new teachers

• Recognized for exceptional parent communication and relationship building

• Completed Core ECE Coursework, Infant/Toddler Units, and Administration Units

• Certified in CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Pesticide Safety, and ServSafe Food Handling

Education

Early Childhood Education (Trade School)

Carlsbad, California

March 2022 – Present

Norco College

Early Childhood Education

Norco, California

June 2019 – June 2021

High School Diploma

Riverside, California

Early Childhood Education Coursework

• Early Childhood Education Studies

• Core ECE Courses (12 ECE Units)

• Infant/Toddler Specialization (3 ECE Units)

• Administration (3 ECE Units)