Maria Gutierrez

Creative, passionate and dedicated educator, offering a solid education foundation as well as hands-on experience. Equipped with an outstanding ability to make learning accessible to all students through customized teaching strategies, positive encouragement, and individualized support. Known for strong commitment to establish and provide a safe, nurturing, and exciting classroom environment for learning.

Preschool Teacher Assistant - Training and Research Foundation

• Identified and met students' individual needs by creating and implementing The Creative Curriculum. Studied lesson plans and individualized lessons, while collaborating closely with parents, teachers, and other service providers.
• Used classroom and anecdotal observations for assessment as well as parent–teacher conferences.
• Guided children through conflict resolution and modeled appropriate behavior.
• Supervised children throughout their daily activities, routines, and outdoor activities.
• Maintained individual student portfolios including skills checklist, labeled work samples, and narrative reports.
• Showcased children's work to boost self-esteem and keep them motivated.
• Conducted parent conferences.
• Used assessment tools such as DRDP and ASQ's.
• Maintained attendance and notes using Child Plus Program.
• Assisted children with building hygiene, daily living, and self-help skills.

Food Prep - Taqueria Estilo Mexico

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

Overnight Inbound - Michaels

(2003)

• Stocking, organizing, scanning, re-packs and cleaning.

Associate of Arts - Child Development - West Los Angeles College (2013 - 2018)

Child Development Associate - Child Development - El Camino College (2004 - 2011)

UCLA Extension (1997 - 1998)