Monica Corrales

Passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience in classroom management, lesson planning, and childcare. Specialized in creating inclusive, nurturing environments for children with special needs (including ASD and developmental delays). Seeking to leverage strong collaborative skills and expertise in child development to contribute to a high-quality educational institution.

Preschool Teacher (Special Needs) - Children Resource Center - Miami, FL

(2023-08 - 2026-07)

Directed and managed a Preschool 3 classroom serving children with special needs, creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards and individualized student needs.
• Supported children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and other exceptionalities through tailored teaching strategies and positive behavior supports.
• Collaborated with therapists, BCBAs, administrators, and families to monitor student progress and implement individualized goals.
• Conducted ongoing developmental assessments, maintained accurate student records, and prepared comprehensive progress reports.
• Fostered student communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and fine/gross motor development through hands-on learning experiences.
• Supervised classroom staff and ensured strict compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations.
• Built strong partnerships with families through regular communication, conferences, and parent engagement activities.

Preschool Teacher - La Petite Academy - Cutler Bay, FL

(2018-07 - 2023-04)

• Designed and executed a comprehensive schedule of daily activities and selected appropriate instructional materials.
• Balanced educational programming between logical reasoning exercises and social-emotional development.
• Provided high-quality basic care and essential caregiving activities to ensure child well-being.
• Utilized a wide range of interactive teaching methods to enhance each child's individual abilities.

Office Assistant - EMPACOL, INC. - Miami, FL

(2006-03 - 2007-04)

• Created, organized, and updated administrative records, ensuring maximum accuracy and data validity.
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and daily office calendars.
• Monitored and managed packing equipment inventory levels to prevent operational delays.

Preschool Teacher - La Petite Academy - Miami, FL

(2002-05 - 2006-02)

Delivered age-appropriate curriculum and supervised daily classroom activities for preschool-aged children.

Preschool Teacher - Pepe Grillo / Alborada - Cartagena, Colombia

(1997-09 - 2002-12)

• Designed and implemented structured daily activity schedules and sourced suitable early childhood learning materials.
• Maintained a balanced curriculum focusing on both logical skills and social integration.
• Provided attentive basic care, safety supervision, and essential caregiving.
• Applied diverse teaching strategies to identify and foster individual student talents and skills.

Certificate - Child Development Associate (CDA) - Miami-Dade College (2004)

Technical Degree - Integral Early Childhood Care - National Technical Institute (2001)

High School Diploma - Colegio La Candelaria (1987)